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Kucuk Ayasofya Camii (Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 135 attractions in Istanbul
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: Istanbul
Turkey

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5 of 5 stars
Riesenheim 5 contributions
London, UK
Apr 28, 2009

This ancient church, today a mosque, has recently been restored. The layout of the old church of Sts Sergius and Bacchus is clear and if you have been to Ravenna, it seems awfully familiar. The cleaned brickwork and attractive light make it a fine destination. The lack of many visitors is a dream after the bustle of the usual tourist... more

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4 of 5 stars
yahtzeenazi 2 contributions
USA
Sep 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This odd little church/mosque is located in a working-class part of town, somewhat off the beaten path--bring a map or you may very well get lost, although the building itself is hard to miss. The elderly imam/caretaker doesn't speak a word of English but that didn't stop him from talking to us for a good 5 minutes anyway. The building... more

a jewel
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5 of 5 stars
travgran 103 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Feb 11, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

This little jewel is hidden away, and takes some finding, but your efforts are well rewarded. Bult by Emperor Justinian before the Aya Sofia and dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bachus, it was converted to a mosque after the conquest. Recently renovated and recarpeted, the interior is stunning in its harmony and simplicity. Unlike the Aya Sofia which is dark... more

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Istanbul, Turkey