Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
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Incredible
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A fascinating visit to one of the modern wonders of the world. Do the tour with the Istanbul pass so that you learn what you are looking at
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Must see when in Istanbul. Absolutely spectacular!
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lovely building despite restoration going on inside
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I always go here when I visit. It's one of my favourite buildings in Istanbul. The harmony and respect between Islam and Christianity is touching but the architecture is spectacular when you consider how old it actually is. Don't forget to touch the lucky spot on the weeping column (to the right as you exit the main mosque).
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