Hagia Sophia finds new ‘Gli’ in first cat to enter visitor’s floor
Famous Gli, who passed away in 2020, garnered immense media attention when Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque in 2020
The first cat to enter the visitor’s floor in Türkiye’s iconic Hagia Sophia became the center of attention for the locals and the tourists, with many calling the cat the new ‘Gli’ – the famous cat that passed away in 2020.
The famous Gli was born in 2004. She was raised in Hagia Sophia, where she garnered much media attention when the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque in 2020.
She died on November 7, 2020 after receiving treatment in Istanbul.
As per the new plan devised by the authorities, Haga Sophia is now divided into two floors – the area segregated for worshippers and the floor exclusive for the tourists so the worshippers aren’t disturbed. You can find the new ‘Gil’ on the visitor’s floor, interacting with the locals and the tourists.
The cat, which enchanted visitors with irresistible charm, quickly endeared itself to residents and tourists from abroad.
Those who came to the visitor’s floor lined up to pet the cat and then took photos with him.
The serene and calm demeanor of the cat elicited smiles from those visiting the mosque.
Died in 2020, Gli
Source: Newsroom
