Brave the crowds -- it is well worth it. A beautiful architectural wonder with a fascinating history.

Very impressive architecture. Amazing co existence of Christian and Islamic relics form different periods of history. If you really want to learn about the place take a tour guide. The rental earphone guide is pretty useless. Try to get inside early, gets very heavy tourist traffic. Definitely get a view from the higher story which used to be the women's... More

This was a lovely relaxing afternoon just wandered around, only thing was as it was a Sunday was very very busy

Costs 25TF (10 euros) to get in but well worth it. A Byzantine church first converted to a mosque but now a museum

When in Istanbul you have to see Hagia Sophia - if you don´t want to go for the museum pass, you can buy online tickets for single museums and bypass long queues. Inside marvel at the mosaiques - especially the Deesis and Comnenus panels up on the gallery. There is restoration underway - lots of scaffolding. Look at the details... More

An amazing structure, great views from the gallery; shame about the internal scaffolding, but acknowledge there is much renovation required.

As an Orthodox I was truly moved from this experience... Is well preserved but they can do more with restoring the icons on the walls... But is definately worth the visit!! Don't miss it!

Amazing place. Its a must. Better ig you visit with tour guide, since you enter really fast. Did not like that some parts were in maintainance so did not have the chance to see it all.

if you want to see a true historical place in Europe visit Hagia Sophia! Great atmosphere! I liked the aura of the place and the great wall paintings.