Istanbul Religious and Architectural Sights

Admire famous and beautiful religious and architectural gems of Istanbul in 5 hours.

Day 1: Istanbul Religious and Architectural Sights

Hagia Sophia - Fountain @ Sygic Traveler

Hagia Sophia

Called "The Church of the Divine Wisdom", this majestic building, which held the title of the largest church in the world for over nine…

The Blue Mosque

One of the dominants of the old part of Istanbul is also known as the Blue Mosque, thanks to the blue paint used to decorate the interior.

Little Hagia Sophia

An Eastern Orthodox church which has been converted into a mosque. Its interior is beautifully decorated with ornaments and inscriptions.

Muslims praying towards… @ Antonio Melina/Agência Brasil

Süleymaniye Mosque

Designed by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, this mosque is a spectacular example of Ottoman architecture.

Chora Church

One of the world's leading showcases of Byzantine art with astonishing frescoes and mosaics.

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