A mysterious attraction in Turkey will conquer the hearts of tourists. Was not available for 1500 years

Full of attractions, Istanbul may soon be enriched with another iconic place. The Turkish Ministry of Culture announces the renovation of the underground of Hagia Sophia, closed in front of curious glances for fifteen centuries. Tunnels and catacombs under the famous temple would be, most likely for an appropriate fee, also available to visitors. The project will start with cleaning a hidden monument, which will last at least half a year. Then a group of archaeologists will start the necessary renovation.

Hagia Sophia, which tourists don’t know

You think Istanbul, you see Hagia Sophia. The famous mosque, formerly playing the role of a Christian temple is a indisputable symbol of Turkey. A popular attraction is usually one of the first points to see when visiting the city. Huge interest meant that from 2024 admission fees are charged at the entrance. T

Eraz tourists will have another reason to visit a popular monument. A unique opportunity will appear in front of foreign guests to look into the mosque hidden in the recesses. The Turkish Ministry of Culture wants to clean the corridors and tombs in the underground, and then renovate and show them to interested parties. These mysterious parts of the temple have not been used for up to 1500 years, and some of them are older than the building itself. The biggest attraction of the underground is to be a mysterious catacumb from the 4th century, consisting of three grave spaces.

Planned opening date

Cleaning and maintenance works on a kilometer described five years ago tunnels will last at least a year. “The unveiling of the underground spaces will open a new chapter in the history of Hagia Sophia, combining its rich history with modern renovation efforts aimed at emphasizing her heritage as a cultural and archaeological monument,” Turkish media commented.