ISTANBUL · TÜRKIYE
Little Hagia Sophia
Stop 13 of 18 on Travelhour's Istanbul walking day
About Little Hagia Sophia
The Little Hagia Sophia mosque, formerly the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Syrian Christian Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople. Its date of construction is disputed, with some scholars favouring a mid-520s date with groundbreaking by 527
and others preferring to date its construction between 532 and 536, and converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Frequently asked
Little Hagia Sophia — questions travellers ask
- How much are Little Hagia Sophia tickets?
- Little Hagia Sophia ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Little Hagia Sophia opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Little Hagia Sophia website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Little Hagia Sophia?
- Little Hagia Sophia is centrally located in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Little Hagia Sophia worth visiting?
- Yes — The Little Hagia Sophia mosque, formerly the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Syrian Christian Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople.
- How long do you need at Little Hagia Sophia?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Little Hagia Sophia, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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