Little Hagia Sophia
Local name: Küçük Ayasofya Camii
- Built
- 536
- Visit time
- 20 min
- Open
- Daily · Closed at prayer times
- Entry
- Free
Built in 527–536 as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, it is considered an architectural forerunner of Hagia Sophia. It was converted into a mosque in the early 16th century. Its quiet courtyard offers a break from the crowds.
Tip
A 10-minute walk from Sultanahmet towards the Sea of Marmara; stop by the Arasta Bazaar on the way.