Hagia Sophia

Calls it the one sight worth visiting; awe-inspiring, though visitors stay on the upper level.

Notes ongoing renovation; others they spoke with felt it wasn't worth visiting at the moment.

Calls it a must, and says the guide made the visit worthwhile.

Says construction means an interior visit is not worthwhile.

Long queues make it questionable just to see, though some may value its religious significance.

Describes a recent visit amid restoration scaffolding and resumed mosque use, contrasting earlier trips; praises the building as a regal queen and shows older photos.

Named as a sight to see around Sultanahmet.

Feels overcharged since only the upper level is open; says the fee would be fair with full access.

Essential visit; suggests listening to its mobile guide, which runs on QR codes.

Found it amazing and would happily visit again.

Named among major sights worth getting tickets for ahead of time.

Notes that getting in can sometimes take 30 to 40 minutes.

Says this museum is on the pricier side among the sites the commenter mentions.

Recommends going in the morning because the site is far less crowded then.

Calls it a dull tourist staple but still suggests fitting it into a day in Eminönü/Fatih.

Bought a ticket and described it as a must-see worth visiting.

Skipped during extensive renovation, with scaffolding blocking views; suggests checking recent feedback.

Less special since it became a functioning mosque, but still incredible.

Says Hagia Sophia has changed and now feels less impressive than before.

Says the dome cannot be seen from inside, shared a photo, and did not enjoy the visit.

Says the fee is not new, and that losing access to the upper floor is the real problem.

Torn on whether it's worth visiting, since only the upper level can be seen.