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About this activity

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Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: English, Turkish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

  • 🎥 Begin your experience with a captivating film on a giant screen, bringing to life the story of mosaic art from the Byzantine to the Ottoman eras.
  • 🕌 Located right across Hagia Sophia, inside the historical Abud Efendi Beyaz Konak, next to the Basilica Cistern entrance.
  • ✨ Craft your own authentic Turkish mosaic lamp under the guidance of master artisans.
  • 💎 Use our exclusive No.1 large glass base and choose from rare Byzantine and Ottoman-inspired colors — including gold, turquoise, and deep red tones that are not available in other workshops.
  • ☕ Enjoy unlimited Turkish tea and Turkish delight while you design your lamp.
  • 🎁 Take your hand-made lamp home — a radiant souvenir and an unforgettable memory of Istanbul.
  • 💫 As a Legends of Istanbul guest, enjoy special discounts for our Legends of Istanbul Live Show and other cultural experiences.

Full description

Step into the enchanting atmosphere of Legends of Istanbul Mosaic Lamp Workshop — where art, history, and storytelling come together.
Your journey begins in our grand cinema hall with a short film projected on a giant screen, revealing the journey of mosaic art from the Byzantine empire to the Ottoman era.
Learn how this timeless craft evolved through centuries of Istanbul’s history, reflecting the city’s spirit and beauty.
After the film, move to our creative studio and start designing your own Turkish mosaic lamp.
Place geometric templates on your No.1 large glass sphere — unique to our studio — and decorate it with exclusive Byzantine and Ottoman-inspired glass pieces, featuring luminous gold and jewel-toned colors that make your lamp truly special.
While your mosaic dries, relax with Turkish tea and authentic Turkish delight in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
If you wish, continue your experience with our Legends of Istanbul Live Show, available to workshop guests at a special discounted price.
At the end of the workshop, assemble your lamp, pack it safely, and take home your masterpiece — a glowing reflection of Istanbul’s living history.

Includes

  • All materials for lamp creation
  • Professional artisan guidance
  • Unlimited Turkish tea
  • Turkish delight

Meeting point

Abud Efendi Beyaz Konak, right across Hagia Sophia, next to the Basilica Cistern entrance, in the heart of Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula.