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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

About the Author

Access Companion

Access Companion

I built this to help you meet Hagia Sophia with calm, context, and care—so the grand ideas, quiet prayers, and bright stones speak clearly.

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accessibility
mobility
sensory

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