Hagia Sophia is a Byzantine landmark in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey, and a filming location for From Russia with Love (1963). It was designed by Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey
Verified facts
- Located in Istanbul, Istanbul Province
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11379, SRC-11380 - Appeared in From Russia with Love (movie, 1963)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11379, SRC-11380 - Designed by Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-12237, SRC-14199, SRC-14019 - Architectural style: Byzantine
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-12499 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985), as part of the Historic Areas of Istanbul
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-13093, SRC-14019, SRC-14515 - Designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-12237, SRC-14199, SRC-14019 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (designated 1985), as part of Historic Areas of Istanbul
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-12045, SRC-14019, SRC-12499 - Architectural style: Byzantine
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12236, SRC-12237, SRC-12499
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11379 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Russia_with_Love_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11380 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/f/From-Russia-With-Love.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12045 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Cistern (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12236 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12237 — https://www.worldhistory.org/Hagia_Sophia/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12499 — New World Encyclopedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13093 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Areas_of_Istanbul (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14019 — Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – National Museums (muze.gen.tr) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14199 — Encyclopedia.com — Isidorus of Miletus (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14515 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Historic Areas of Istanbul (List no. 356) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was From Russia with Love filmed?
Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, is a real-world filming location used for From Russia with Love.
Who designed Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia was designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus.
Where is Hagia Sophia located?
Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Istanbul Province.