Among the most important monuments of world architecture that have survived to the present day, Hagia Sophia holds an important place in the art world in terms of its architecture, magnificence, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, which is open to visitors in the Defter-i Hakani Nezareti building, tells the story of Hagia Sophia’s approximately 1700-year history. The Roman Empire Period is presented on the third floor of the museum, and the Ottoman Period on the second floor, with an immersive visual and auditory presentation using the possibilities offered by new generation technology.
On the first floor, there are four sections where a significant number of works are exhibited for the first time: Church, Mosque, Museum and Mosque Again. In addition, the cistern from the Eastern Roman period can be viewed from the windows on the ground floor of the building. The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum offers a unique experience for those who want to experience the rich history of Hagia Sophia with a holistic perspective.
He told the architecture of Hagia Sophia and the history of the civilizations established on these lands in a very impressive way with a visual feast and miniature art. 3D designs, sound effects in the background, really take you back to those times. With Selçuk Yöntem’s voice, you read history from the beginning.
The Museum Card, which provides entry to historical sites, museums and historical buildings affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is not valid for entrance to Hagia Sophia.
The architecture of Hagia Sophia and the history of the civilizations established on these lands are told in a very impressive way with a visual feast and miniature art. 3D designs and sound effects in the background really take you back to those times.
Don't leave without seeing the cisterns under the building
There is a price of 150₺ for local visitors and 25€ for foreign visitors.
The inside was much more fascinating than I expected. We had a perfect video and audio tour telling the history of Hagia Sophia with technological equipment.
You can choose the audio tour assistance with 15 different language options. You can tour the museum from top to bottom with the headphones and audio assistance kit given to you and with the tour guide.
You can also take a look at the historical artifacts belonging to Hagia Sophia at the end of the tour. They definitely offer a unique experience.
Museum cards are not accepted at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum. In June 2024, the fee for Turks is 425 TL, and twice the price for foreign tourists.
The museum opened in the old Defter-i Hakani building in Sultanahmet Square. The use of technology in museums offers a unique experience. The museum card is not valid, but ticket prices are equal to many paid museums in Istanbul and are affordable.
It is a beautiful application regarding the history of Hagia Sophia and Istanbul, and we think it is important for young people to visit and understand historical developments, and to encourage foreign guests to visit. In addition to the digital experience, some of the works inside are also quite striking.
The staff is very attentive and friendly. They greet you from the door and guide you. You accompany this experience with headphones. There are Turkish, English, French and a few other languages that I can't remember. After the experience, you can return the headphones and continue to visit the museum floor where the works from Hagia Sophia and Sumela Monastery are located.
You can buy your ticket from the ticket booth and watch the cinema sections of the museum with the guidance of our guides by using the sound system inside. At the exit, you can take a short look at both the Islamic and Christian objects exhibited in the museum.
The digital display at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum starts on the third floor. You go up to here by elevator with a guide. The second and third floors are completely digital, and you watch and listen to the magical past history with headphones
.When you step into the museum, the 150 TL ticket fee you paid never bothers you. An incredible welcome, smiling faces, guides inform you and guide you with every step you take. No matter which country you are a citizen of. You have the chance to benefit from the language options of that country and listen with headphones. As you dive into that magical atmosphere, you get lost in that world with an incredibly beautiful narration and a historical visual feast. Our guide was with us until the last moment and left us at the end of the visual and listening. It was a great day, thank you for everything.
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