Hagia Sophia Museum

If your first stop is Istanbul, don't miss the iconic Hagia Sophia Museum, which is one of Turkey's most popular tourist attractions. Emperor Justinian built a church in the 6th century, which was converted to a mosque after 900 years. It is one of Istanbul's most beautiful mosques and one of Turkey's best tourist attractions.

This UNESCO-protected heritage site is regarded as a treasure trove of ancient knowledge. In most parts of Istanbul, there has been a significant religious fusion. And Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century church that was refurbished as a mosque by the Ottoman Turks and later secularized, is of great historical significance today.

This museum, one of Turkey's most well-known tourist attractions, is an excellent intellectual choice for your vacation. One interesting fact to remember while touring the museum is that Hagia Sophia was built in only 6 years.

• Location: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
  
  
• Things to do: explore the nearby places and learn about the history of the place
  
  
• Entry Fee: 60 Turkish Lira per person. Free for children below the age of 12 years.
  
  
• Timings: 9 am – 5 pm