Aya İrini
Museums & art galleries · #26 / 31
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Aya İrini · Museums & art galleries · Istanbul · FATİH
A former 4th-century Byzantine Orthodox church that now serves as a museum.
Recorded reference markers: Entry fee, Good for families, Good for kids, Live performances, On-site service and Paid parking lot, and 8 marked features in total.
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Aya İrini is one of the most popular spots in Istanbul.
A former 4th-century Byzantine Orthodox church that now serves as a museum.
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Last updated: August 31, 2026
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Before visiting Aya İrini (Istanbul), check the current opening hours and the weekly closing day. Ticket desk arrangements and museum-pass validity can change seasonally, and temporary exhibitions may require a separate ticket.
What to know in 30 seconds
- Why is it known?
- Ayasofya ile çağdaş olan tarihî bir müzedir
- How long to allow?
- Typically 1–2 hours for this kind of place
- Is it worth the trip?
- Worth it if you are already around FATİH: 9 other places sit within walking distance, so it combines well into a single route.
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings; weekend afternoons are busiest; closed on Tuesday.
- What's nearby?
- Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi (150 m), Sarnıç İstanbul (150 m), Matbah Restaurant (200 m)
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Cankurtaran, Topkapı Sarayı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
