HAGIASMA-HOLY WELL / A Tale of 3000 Years Old
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1h
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About this experience
You are at a breathtaking event you won’t find anywhere else to listen to Istanbul’s 3,000-year-old stories.
Here, the voices of the One Thousand and One Nights tales and the mythological heritage come to life with a storyteller. The stories are not limited to listening alone; if you wish, you can also participate in a hands-on workshop making Turkish delight or distilling the aroma of flowers, turning the tale into a tactile experience.
Little Hagia Sophia was originally built as the temple of the city’s first palace, Bukoleon. While monks lived in the temple’s monastery, during the Ottoman period the building, transformed into a madrasa, was home to dervishes / sufis. The structure functioned as a church for approximately 1000 years and as a mosque for 500 years, making it an impressive site. Throughout the Ancient, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, it was considered a hidden treasure and a global center of mysticism and spirituality.
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The 3,000 Year Old Tales of Istanbul – Little Hagia Sophia
What's included
★ Discover other workshops in Little Hagia Sophia Art Centre
★ Experience the rooms where the monks lived.
★Witness the legends of Istanbul.
★★ History, culture, geography, and fascinating stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
★★ Get introduced to the art center’s other workshops and meet the artists in person.
★ Relaxed, friendly, and conversational experience
★ Observe the last remaining neighborhood from the Ottoman era.
★★ Complimentary tastings from Turkish cuisine such as börek, helva, Turkish delight, and more.
★ Listen to the 3000-year-old stories of Istanbul.
★What is a Sufi? Who is a dervish? Learn in this activity.
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Meeting point
The meeting point is inside the garden of Little Hagia Sophia.
Please enter through the garden entrance of Little Hagia Sophia and walk towards our unique arts and crafts center.
Follow the “WORKSHOPS” sign, where we will be waiting to welcome you.
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