Real Travelers who have been to Hagia Sophia
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Myra-World Explorer said… afternoon/evening was spent walking for MANY miles starting at Hagia Sophia, across Galata Bridge, to Galata… continue reading »
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Wandering Spaulls said… to the Hagia Sophia. Commissioned in 532CE (AD in non-PC lingo) by Emperor Justinian (the Roman… continue reading »
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Jen24 said…, though they could pray in the main area too which is good.Between the BM & Hagia Sophia… continue reading »
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Leigh & Jo said… it was closed for praying time. So we headed off and took more pictures of the Hagia Sophia before trying our… continue reading »
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Nanci said…, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. If you get a cab to one, the others are within walking distance… continue reading »
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Jen24 said
… on a bus that took us to the Hagia Sophia - a 5th Century buidling built by Byzantine Emperor… continue reading »
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Eli & Jess Travel said… from abroad".So, the sights first. Hagia Sophia is a church converted into a mosque, built… continue reading »
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Jenn1 said… HostelTuesday, April 1stIstanbulBlue MosqueSultan’s Burial MosqueHippodromeHagia… continue reading »
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Chad Van Cleve said… to the conference and then headed out to tour the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Having never been… continue reading »
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Matt and Amber said… at this time of day, which was amazing, as we strolled by the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia....and marveled… continue reading »
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More information on Hagia Sophia
The magnificent Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church for 916 years. It then became a mosque for 481 years, and Turkey's first President, Atatürk, declared it a museum in 1935. (It is no longer used as a place of worship, so you needn't be too concerned with your dress or the appropriateness of taking photos as you should be at some other religious landmarks in Istanbul, such as the Blue Mosque.) Considered the first and last unique application in terms of its architecture (it was built on a square base rather than the common rectangular one), magnificence and functionality, it has been the inspiration for Ottoman mosques for countless centuries. The incredible frescoes and mosaics in the upper gallery, despite being damaged, are among the most visited sites in the city. From 2007-2008, each and every gold tile piece of the ceiling will be restored to its former glory. Ayasofya is a number one must-see in Istanbul.
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The magnificent Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church for 916 years. It the...
Popularity #1 of 171 Real Travelers who've been here
Megan & David said
… had beautiful views of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Mediterranean. Very nice at night… continue reading »
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… about it...The next day was Cath's birthday, and we started it off by going to see the Topkapi… continue reading »
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… to the pudding shop where I got to try the famous ‘iskender kebap’- doner kebap in pide with yogurt , and tomato… continue reading »
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