Destination
İznik Ayasofya Camii
The Ayasofya sanctuary, an important structure in terms of world history, was first built as a basilica in the Byzantine Period on the Gymnasium constructed by the Romans in the 7th century AD. It was renovated after the earthquake in the 11th century. It has three naves. The structure, which was converted into a mosque in 1331 by Orhan Gazi with the conquest of İznik, was renovated by Mimar Sinan during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman.
İznik Ayasofya Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
İznik Ayasofya Camii sits within İznik, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 26 of them in İznik.
The nearest stop is İznik Müzesi (nilüfer Hatun İmareti), 100 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is İznik Ayasofya Camii?
- The Ayasofya sanctuary, an important structure in terms of world history, was first built as a basilica in the Byzantine Period on the Gymnasium constructed by the Romans in the 7th century AD. It was renovated after the earthquake in the 11th century. It has three naves. The structure, which was converted into a mosque in 1331 by Orhan Gazi with the conquest of İznik, was renovated by Mimar Sinan during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman.
- Where is İznik Ayasofya Camii?
- İznik Ayasofya Camii is in İznik, Bursa.
- How long does it take to visit İznik Ayasofya Camii?
- The suggested visit time for İznik Ayasofya Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near İznik Ayasofya Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İznik Ayasofya Camii; the closest are İznik Müzesi (nilüfer Hatun İmareti), Mahmut Çelebi Cami, I. Murad Hamamı.