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Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia is one of the most beautiful buildings of Istanbul, Turkey.
Built during the rule of Emperor Justinian in 532 AD, it is one of the greatest existing examples of Byzantine architecture. It is a symbol of the power and influence of the Byzantine Empire. Interestingly, today the place serves both Christians and Muslims.
The most prominent architectural feature of the place is the massive dome which has been an apt model for designing other monuments. Mostly from the Islamic period, the interiors are decorated with golden mosaics, marble pillars and coverings.
The Galleries on the upper floor are an awe-inspiring sight with the best mosaics and give an excellent view of the naves used.
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Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of its time.
The mystical city Istanbul hosted many civilizations since centuries, of which Byzantium and Ottoman Empires were both the most famous ones. The city today carries the characteristics of these two different cultures and surely Hagia Sophia is a perfect synthesis where one can observe both Ottoman and Byzantium effects under one great dome.
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