Turkey Istanbul | Hagia Sophia

Finally visited Hagia Sophia The ever-changing Hagia Sophia The panoramic view is absolutely stunning 360-degree photo opportunities everywhere Hagia Sophia Mosque (formerly known as Hagia Sophia Cathedral) Transportation: The address of Hagia Sophia is: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul If you're sightseeing in Istanbul, you can take the tram line T1 and get off at Sultanahmet station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to reach Hagia Sophia. Opening Hours: Hagia Sophia visiting hours: 09:00 – 19:30 Ticket booth closing time: 19:00 * Every Friday from 12:30 to 14:30, the visiting area is temporarily closed due to Islamic congregational prayers. The ticket price for Hagia Sophia is 25 euros. Children under 8 years old can enter for free, but official documentation proving their age, such as a passport, is required. Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket booth; there is no online booking or skip-the-line option available.