The second floor is a chance to see some amazing Byzantine mosaics, though none are whole or complete. They are just beautiful and when the Church was at its finest, it must have been a spectacular sight to see.

Walk up the stairs of the Iconic Hagia Sophia and see the the glittering mosaics exhibiting an unforgettably graceful style.Nice photo opportunities through the open windows

This is the second floor (part of the AyaSofia) tour, same ticket. Not sure why it is listed separately here. A lot of history and significance. Good for a Rainey day and you can take pictures from there.

There are very famous mosaics on the second floor of Aya Sofia, and my eyes filled with tears just looking at those beautiful mosaics. . . . The very best place of Aya Sofia. You can take photos but using flash is prohibited. I spent...More

Anyone interested in history or art absolutely must see the second floor! The mosaics are awe inspiring. It's also nice to see the museum from a completely different angle.

Lots to see on the second floor and a view of the above and below. Fab view of the Blue Mosque from.one of the windows. Other things to see include the mosaics and Viking graffiti. A must see on your trip to Istanbul.

It was more interesting than the first floor because from this floor you are able to see ground floor in all its glory!

During my recent visit at end of Feb 2014, I was slightly disappointed with the view for the second floor which was obstructed by the presence of scaffolding going from floor to ceiling covering the whole left hand side. 9cant be helped). I would still...More

The second floor refers to the upper gallery in the Hagia Sophia. The gallery offers stunning views of the ground floor and you can get an inkling of the former glory of this church. The remaining mosaics are sublime.