Destination

Ayasofya Müzesi

Today used as a museum, this structure is actually the Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon. Converted into a mosque after the conquest, this structure was built during the time of 1. Manuel Komnenos, one of the kings of the Empire of Trebizond. After 1964, it assumed the function of a museum.

Ortahisar, Trabzon

Ayasofya Müzesi and 6 places around it

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Ayasofya Müzesi

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ayasofya Müzesi sits within Ortahisar, Trabzon. The toroti catalogue holds 32 described stops across Trabzon, 24 of them in Ortahisar.

The nearest stop is Ayasofya Cami, 70 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 400 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ayasofya Cami70 m to the northeastAbdülhamit Çeşmesi1.5 km to the eastGülbaharhatun Cami1.7 km to the eastAbdullah Paşa Çeşmesi1.8 km to the eastTrabzon Kalesi1.9 km to the eastZağnos Köprüsü1.9 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon400 mIstanbul – Trabzon400 mSamsun – Trabzon400 mTrabzon – Artvin16 kmTrabzon – Rize16 km

Frequently asked

What is Ayasofya Müzesi?
Today used as a museum, this structure is actually the Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon. Converted into a mosque after the conquest, this structure was built during the time of 1. Manuel Komnenos, one of the kings of the Empire of Trebizond. After 1964, it assumed the function of a museum.
Where is Ayasofya Müzesi?
Ayasofya Müzesi is in Ortahisar, Trabzon.
How long does it take to visit Ayasofya Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Ayasofya Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ayasofya Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ayasofya Müzesi; the closest are Ayasofya Cami, Abdülhamit Çeşmesi, Gülbaharhatun Cami.
Is Ayasofya Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ayasofya Müzesi lies 400 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.