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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Guided Tour with Tickets 2025 Turkey
18 February 2025 @ 09:15 - 30 April 2025 @ 11:15
49.9 €
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Istanbul Cultural Exploration: Guided Tour of Historic Landmarks in Turkey
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Discover the Heart of Istanbul
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Istanbul, where rich history and stunning architecture come together. This guided tour will unveil the iconic highlights of one of the world's most enchanting cities, allowing you to immerse yourself in its cultural treasures.Tour Highlights
Prepare to be amazed by the architectural marvels of Istanbul. Your adventure begins with a visit to the famous Blue Mosque, known for its breathtaking six minarets and stunning stained glass windows. Capture the beauty of this renowned mosque with your camera as you marvel at its grandeur. Next, step into the remarkable Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church that has stood the test of time as a mosque. As you explore its expansive interiors, you’ll discover the secrets of its storied past and appreciate the intricate details that make this site a true masterpiece. The tour culminates at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world. Here, you can lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, hunt for unique treasures, haggle with local vendors, and find exquisite handcrafted carpets, jewelry, and souvenirs. This market is a shopper's paradise that promises an authentic experience of Turkish culture.What’s Included
To make your experience as seamless as possible, the family-friendly tour includes: - Convenient hotel pickup from centrally located accommodations - Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide - Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (25€ EUR per person, payable in cash)Convenient Pickup Points
The tour offers various pickup locations throughout the city, including: - Nordstern Hotel Galata - Hagia Sophia Museum - Sofitel Istanbul Taksim - Ciragan Palace Kempinski - Grand Hyatt Istanbul - And more!Important Information to Know
While planning your exciting day in Istanbul, please keep in mind: - The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. - Access to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia may be restricted during prayer times and special events. - Pickup times may vary based on your accommodation location. - Enjoy peace of mind with a flexible cancellation policy—cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Uncover the magic of Istanbul through this expertly guided tour and create unforgettable memories as you explore the city's timeless landmarks. Don’t miss your chance to experience the allure of Turkey's magnificent capital!About Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Guided Tour with Tickets
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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church (360–1453) and a museum (1935–2020). The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in AD 537, becoming the world's largest interior space and among the first to employ a fully pendentive dome. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". From its dedication in 360 until 1453, Hagia Sophia served as the cathedral of Constantinople in the Byzantine liturgical tradition, except for the period 1204–1261 when the Latin Crusaders installed their own hierarchy. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque, having its minarets added soon after. The site became a museum in 1935, and was redesignated as a mosque in 2020.
The current structure was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I as the Christian basilica of Constantinople between 532–537 and was designed by the Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. It was formally called the Temple of God's Holy Wisdom, (Greek: Ναὸς τῆς Ἁγίας τοῦ Θεοῦ Σοφίας, romanized: Naòs tês Hagías toû Theoû Sophías) the third church of the same name to occupy the site, as the prior one had been destroyed in the Nika riots. As the episcopal see of the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, it remained the world's largest church for more than five hundred years, until the abbey church at Cluny was completed in the 12th century.
Hagia Sophia became the quintessential model for Eastern Orthodox church architecture, and its architectural style was emulated by Ottoman mosques a thousand years later. The Hagia Sophia served as an architectural inspiration for many other religious buildings including the Hagia Sophia in Thessaloniki, Panagia Ekatontapiliani, the Şehzade Mosque, the Süleymaniye Mosque, the Rüstem Pasha Mosque and the Kılıç Ali Pasha Complex.
As the religious and spiritual centre of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly one thousand years, the church was dedicated to Holy Wisdom. The church has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world", and as "an architectural and cultural icon of Byzantine and Eastern Orthodox civilization". It was where the excommunication of Patriarch Michael I Cerularius was officially delivered by Humbert of Silva Candida, the envoy of Pope Leo IX in 1054, an act considered the start of the East–West Schism. In 1204, it was converted during the Fourth Crusade into a Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire, before being restored to the Eastern Orthodox Church upon the restoration of the Byzantine Empire in 1261. Enrico Dandolo, the doge of Venice who led the Fourth Crusade and the 1204 Sack of Constantinople, was buried in the church.
After the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453, it was converted to a mosque by Mehmed the Conqueror and became the principal mosque of Istanbul until the 1616 construction of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The patriarchate moved to the Church of the Holy Apostles, which became the city's cathedral. The complex remained a mosque until 1931, when it was closed to the public for four years. It was re-opened in 1935 as a museum under the secular Republic of Turkey, and the building was Turkey's most visited tourist attraction as of 2019. In 2020, the Council of State annulled the 1934 decision to establish the museum, and the Hagia Sophia was reclassified as a mosque. The decision was highly controversial, sparking divided opinions and drawing condemnation from the Turkish opposition, UNESCO, the World Council of Churches and the International Association of Byzantine Studies, as well as numerous international leaders, while several Muslim leaders in Turkey and other countries welcomed its conversion.
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Time: 09:15
Location: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Turkey (More events at this location).
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