Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)served as the cathedral of Constantinople and was the center of the religious life of the Byzantine Empire. Also a house of worship that served several religions well over the centuries. It was the largest cathedral in the world at one time, and served as the inspiration for other mosques, including the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, as it was such a great example of Byzantine architecture.

It is most famous for its mosaics depicting various religious scenes while serving as a museum until today, it was converted back to mosque status in 2020. The monument is just a minute walk away from Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet, passing the Hippodrome (At Meydani), directly opposite to the Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern.