Hagia Sophia Accessibility – Detailed Companion

Plan calmer windows, understand surfaces and lane flows, and use staff guidance confidently.

12/8/2025

10 min read

Side aisle with a bench and gentle light

Calmer timing and predictable surfaces reduce effort — plan around prayer and use side aisles.

Surfaces & Lanes

Square: mixed stone; occasional uneven joints
Interior: roped lanes; soft transitions

Timing

Post‑Fajr or late afternoon
Avoid Friday noon

Comfort Aids

Foldable cane/seat where permitted
Noise‑reducing earbuds for echo sensitivity

Image Highlights

Bench reset Side lane calmer zone

Tentang Penulis

Access Companion

Saya membuat panduan ini agar Anda bertemu Hagia Sophia dengan tenang, berbekal konteks, dan penuh kepedulian—agar gagasan agung, doa yang sunyi, dan batu yang bercahaya berbicara jelas.