Hagia Sophia Wishing Column
Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

πŸ“œ Column inside Hagia Sophia where tourists perform a unique ritual.
πŸ” Known as the "wishing column" or "perspiring column."

Why Go

✨ Perform a unique wishing ritual
πŸ’« Experience a local legend about healing and wishes
πŸ›οΈ See a historical artifact within a grand building

Why Avoid

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Can be very crowded, making access difficult

πŸ“ Location

Situated at the northwest of the Hagia Sophia building.

πŸ’° Cost

Entry to Hagia Sophia is free.

πŸ•’ Hours

Daily, 9 AM to 4 PM; until 7 PM in summer.

Last updated 5 days ago

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