Really beautiful and atmospheric church with a long history. There is space to wander and enjoy the surroundings away from the other tourists. More

This massive structure used to be a church and is now a museum. Because of this the religious icons have been uncovered and are amazing. This is the most impressive building I visited in Istanbul. DO NOT MISS IT !!!!! More

it's not so interesting! You walk inside and you see how big it is, really it's sooo big. But you don't know exact;y what you are looking at! Have a good book with you or hire a guide if you want to enjoy your visit in Aya Sofia! More

Loved the history behind it and inside was just amazing More

Amazing! Here you can see interaction of different cultures. More

Although crowded, give yourself 3 hours to view this amazing building. My favourite bit was the Viking graffiti carved into the second floor marble balustrade! The sheer size of the interior is a visual treat. More

Unless you go very early in the morning be prepared for very long queues to get in. Lots of guided tours which get priority through the airport like security once you have your ticket, which slows down individual travellers. However once in well worth the wait. To see the mosaics, once you have reached the second floor don't follow the... More

It's hard to imagine the beauty and craftsmanship of this church. Much has been done to retain and restore is majesty... and successfully so. More

Well worth the long line up and entrance fee. You can't miss this site if you are in Istanbul. That would be lunacy! More