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mosqueIstanbul, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
part of UNESCO World Heritage Sitecultural property requiring protectionBuilt 532
TypemosqueByzantine
Built532by Isidore of Miletus, Anthemius of Tralles
Best monthsMay–Jun · Sepweather in Istanbul
41.01° N, 28.98° EUTC+3 · Türkiye Standard Time
Standing for1,494 years
built 532today 2026
When to goIstanbul · weather score
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
October: high / low20° / 13°
iAbout
Hagia Sophia in brief
Hagia Sophia is a mosque in Istanbul, Türkiye.
It holds the designations part of UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural property requiring protection.
The mosque dates from 532, was designed by Isidore of Miletus, Anthemius of Tralles and is built in the Byzantine style.
For a visit, the weather in Istanbul is best in May, June and September; in October afternoons average 20°.
iiLocation
Where to find it
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
under 100 m N
World Heritage Site
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Serpent Column
0.5 km SW
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Around here
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Lycus
River
Mountains
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Aydos Hill
537 m
Heritage
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Topkapı Palace
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