A building with changing roles
Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine basilica, Ottoman mosque and museum history explain its layered architecture. Its present religious role matters when discussing visits and conduct.
Exterior, interior and interpretation
An exterior explanation, entry to an available visitor area and a separate audiovisual museum are different activities. Ask which is actually included in your programme.
Check current arrangements
Confirm admission, visitor areas, clothing and any timing restrictions with the responsible venue. This guide does not establish current access rules or guarantee entry to every part of the building.