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Review of Santa Sofía

Immensely popular tourist attraction situated acro...

Immensely popular tourist attraction situated across the park from the Blue Mosque. It's incredibly difficult for anyone to miss this place if you're visiting Istanbul to sightsee.

Lines going into the museum will often snake around the block, so try to book your tickets online ahead of time, or use the ticket vending machines.

Once you're inside the museum, you are free to roam the ground level and admire the chandeliers, tiles, pillars, stain glass windows and masonry. You can also head up to the second floor via the stone stairs and ramps. Some artwork exhibits are displayed on the second floor as well.

There are now two museum shops for you to take a look at. Both have limited but high quality products available for sale.