Istanbul | Hagia Sophia

It used to be free to enter, but now it costs 25 euros. Is it worth buying a ticket to go in? Here's my honest opinion: 💁🏻‍♀️If you're not interested in religion or architecture and just want to take some nice photos, don't buy a ticket❌. 📸Best photo spots: ✅The terrace of the nearby Seven Hills Cafe is great for portraits. The height is just right, so you can avoid the crowds, and the seagulls will add to your photos. ✅The fountain⛲️ in the square in front of the church is a good spot. You can use a mirror for a symmetrical composition and get a clean shot without the crowds😌. 💁🏻‍♀️If you're interested in religion or architecture, you can buy a ticket and take a closer look. But‼️after I bought a ticket and entered the church, I somehow ended up on the second-floor corridor. I walked around and then... reached the exit🥹. I asked the security guard at the door how to get to the first floor, and he told me visitors can't go to the first floor... So, ask if you can go to the first floor before buying a ticket. After all, looking up at the dome from below is the most impressive part. I felt like a fool😑.