Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus
Istanbul, Türkiye
It features an octagonal nave under a dome, differing from the constructions of Ayasofya and Aya İrini.
Little Hagia Sophia, or Küçük Ayasofya Camii, is a former Byzantine church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus, built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I. After the conquest of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in the early 16th century. The architecture features an octagonal nave under a dome, with columns with composite-style capitals. It is one of the earliest preserved examples of Byzantine sacred architecture in Istanbul.
- Visit time: 45 min
- Local name: Küçük Ayasofya Camii
How long does it take to visit Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
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- Yakamoz Büfe ve Tekel — 100 m
- Old Hippodrome — 150 m
- Fatih Belediyesi çatladikapi sosyal tesisi — 160 m
- Marbella Cafe ve Restaurant — 170 m
- Olive Garden — 220 m
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