Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet
Discover the heart of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.
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Discover the heart of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia stood for nearly a thousand years as the largest cathedral in the world. Across the square the Blue Mosque answers it with cascading domes and six minarets. Visit early, respect prayer times and dress code. Use Sultanahmet tram stop and walk between the sites.