Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Istanbul, Turkey
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
by Though the exterior shows majestic styling, the Justinian design is more to be observed in the interior aspect of the mosque, which is grand and heavenly both to Muslim and Christian. Definitely a sight to visit!
Address:
Hippodrome of Constantinople, Binbirdirek Mh., 34122 Istanbul Province/Istanbul, Turkey
Price:
Entrance fee is 10YTL ($8.70), to visit the second floor there's an additional fee
On the web:
http://www.hagiasophia.com/
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