Gli (c. 2004 – 7 November 2020) [1][2] was a cat from Istanbul best known for living in the Hagia Sophia, for which she became an Internet celebrity, grabbing the attention of visiting tourists.

Nov 11, 2020 · Considered a jewel of Byzantine architecture, the Unesco World Heritage site was the cat's home for 16 years, and visitors loved seeing her there and capturing photos with her.

Nov 8, 2020 · Gli, the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque's favourite feline resident, has died at the age of 16. Whenever we visited Hagia Sophia, Gli would always look stunning and beautiful. We will miss her.

Jan 2, 2014 · Discover the enchanting tale of Gli, the beloved cat of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Explore the historic monument while uncovering the heartwarming bond between Gli and visitors. Learn about the feline residents of this iconic site, their …

Update (19.09.2020): Gli, the cat of Hagia Sophia After being at a vet all week, the 16 year-old cat will now stay in a private room away from visitors for health reason.

Jul 24, 2020 · The Hagia Sophia’s famous cats can stay as the building is transformed from museum to mosque. Instabul’s Hagia Sophia has been an Eastern orthodox church, a Catholic cathedral, a mosque, a museum and a home for cats.

Nov 9, 2020 · Just weeks after Hagia Sophia was converted from a museum to a mosque, Gli, the world famous cat of Hagia Sophia, has died. Gli was born at Hagia Sophia in 2004, and she had 2 siblings, Pati and Kızım.

Nov 7, 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.

Mar 10, 2021 · Gli was born in 2004 and was raised at Hagia Sophia. She gained significant media attention when the Hagia Sophia was re-opened to worship in 2020. Gli died on 7 November 2020 at the age of 16 . Gli was loved by the tourists who visited Hagia Sophia, which was a museum at the time, and she became a symbol of Hagia Sophia.

Jul 19, 2020 · Gli, who is seen by approximately by 3.5 million visitors a year, holds the title of “the most photographed cat in the world”. Authorities promised to keep Gli in Hagia Sophia following Turkish High Court’s decision of turning Hagia Sophia Museum into a mosque again.