Hagia Sophia Interior Photos Interior Photos of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey Hagia Sophia is the most iconic structure of the city of Istanbul. With its ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Istanbul was the imperial capital throughout most of its history. I mentioned in the article "History of Constantinople" how Istanbul, an ordinary ancient Greek … [Read more...] about Interior Photos of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
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Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee and Hours 2020
Visiting the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee and Opening Hours Hagia Sophia is the most popular historical landmark in Istanbul. On average, 3 million people visit Hagia Sophia within a year. Hagia Sophia was built between 532 and 537 by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. After being a church for 900 years, it was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee and Hours 2020
Uncovering The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Mosaics of Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia Mosaics and the Byzantine Religious Art Hagia Sophia is one of the most important structures in history. Built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537, it served for 900 years as a church and 500 years as a mosque. Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum a few years after the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Hagia Sophia, … [Read more...] about Uncovering The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia Architecture and Dome Features
Hagia Sophia Architecture Facts about the History, Architecture and Dome of Hagia Sophia The dome of Hagia Sophia was the greatest architectural achivement of human race in the medieval world. The height and breadth of the dome that dominates the church's central space have awakened awe and admiration in visitors in all periods. The Christian world associated the … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Architecture and Dome Features