Virtual Tour of Hagia Sophia with Şerif Yenen

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by historians, is one of the most visited places in the world in terms of art and architecture history. Hagia Sophia was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica (church) for 916 years, later an imperial mosque for 481 years, and now a museum for 85 years.

We feel very lucky to have Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Can you imagine, how many other 1500-year-old monuments with the roof still on top, there are around the world?

Well, lockdown measures may not allow you to travel and visit places of interest. However, I will bring some of them to you starting with an online cultural tour of Ayasofya in English. My virtual guided tour will soon be available on YouTube. You can also ask questions during the tour.

Let me emphasize that this is not in a documentary format, but a guided tour. I will be interpreting Ayasofya with breathtaking images and videos.

⭐️ Credits

Producer
Şerif Yenen

Directors
Levent Ayaşlı & Şerif Yenen

Director of Photography
Candan Murat Özcan

Camera
Erdoğan Aktaş

Script
Şerif Yenen

Editor
Levent Ayaşlı

Post-production
XLeventfilms

Production Assistant
Erdoğan Aktaş

Sound
Erdoğan Aktaş

Social Media Marketing
Rovshan Rasulov
Cansu Yılmaz

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[lindanash]

Serif, I have traveled the world and you are the best tour guide I ever had. You always provide great information, unique details, and in a warm and friendly style. I hope to visit Turkey again one day. Keep up the wonderful programs! This one provided great memories.

[andrejz]

Brilliant! I really enjoy every documentary you deliver. Such a passionate and masterclass presentation.

[lfjlfyr]

Brilliant!
Never a better explanation, an excellent scholar and connoisseur of Byzantine art.
Thank you very much❤

[SpirosKiriakopoulos]

As a Greek, I congratulate this man for his very original explanation, knowledge and his respect for his art, history. What a nice demonstration.

[dionf]

Such an amazing piece of architecture, I hope it is restored as a church one day as it was originally intended to be

[abdullahgun]

What a great tour! Thank you, I’ve learned so much in such a short time. Seeing the galleries and great mosaics felt weird since we can’t see those without paying as a citizen :) I’m gonna check for other videos of yours. Tesekkurler Serif Abi…

[Mesozoic_mammal]

We have been there last week. It is a shame that so many mosaics are covered or closed of from the public these days.

[jodyrewa]

What a privilege to meet Glee the Cat!

[SwedenTheHedgehog]

I am so happy that this video exists, to preserve the TRUE experience of visiting Hağia Sofya.
Currently, if you visit the monument, the floors are covered in garish carpeting and most of the christian mosaic is covered by draped curtains, and as far I know you can no longer access the upper floor, ever since it was re-purposed as a mosque in 2020.
I am endlessly happy and thankful that I got to visit before this took place.

[mauriceharron]

Serif Yenen, has given us a comprehensive tour of Hagia Sophia, and it is the best, and most detailed account, any where on the Internet. Many thanks.

[nikolaacimovic]

I adore Hagia Sophia.Hier I have heard of dome details for the first time.Very insightful guide.Thank you so much.

[paulharvey]

Thank you for this good work God bless you and family amen

[donweber]

Serif Yenen is the best tour guide I have had on my many trips. He is a great guide.

[wiernypies]

Pity it is now a mosque again. Galleries closed for tourists. Mosaics coversd with cloth, floors with factory carpets.

[nyomankandia]

Serif is very professional tourist guide as I know

[HalukDuruduygu]

I didn't understand how the time passed quickly, almost one hour. I learned many things about AyaSofia, amazing presentation, thank you Şerif. Looking forward to hear new online tours. Thank you...

[walternona]

Brilliantly done! Well presented to every detail of information about the whole building thanks for the tour!! 😊 ill be looking forward to seeing this in person watching from 🇦🇺

[birolkaynar]

Serif Bey,
We look forward to your next online tour :)

[altinayarex]

Şerif çok güzel bir anlatım oldu. Emeğine sağlık

[skittlezz]

Greek culture, a gift to the world...