About Hagia Sophia of Nicaea
Hagia Sophia mosque (lit. 'the Holy Wisdom'; Ancient Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, romanized: Hagía Sophía; Turkish: Ayasofya) in İznik (Nicaea) in Bursa Province, Turkey, was built as a Byzantine-era basilican church. Converted into the Orhan Mosque (Turkish: Orhan Camii) after the Ottoman conquest, it was turned into a museum in 1935. The church is now once again in service as a mosque. It is in the town centre of İznik, within the old walled area.
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Location and Access
Hagia Sophia of Nicaea is located in İznik district, Bursa. Coordinates are 40.42920, 29.72017. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Bursa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Bursa
- District İznik
- Category Religious Sites
- Period Bizans · Osmanlı
- Opening hours Namaz vakitleri dışında ziyarete açıktır
- Entrance Ücretsiz
- Visit duration 30 dakika
- Best season Yıl boyu
- Coordinates 40.42920, 29.72017
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