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

O autorze

Access Companion

Przygotowałem(am) to, by pomóc Ci spotkać Hagię Sophię w spokoju, z kontekstem i troską—by wielkie idee, ciche modlitwy i lśniący kamień mówiły jasno.