Hagia Sophia

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Map of where Hagia Sophia is Located

Pictures of Hagia Sophia

Pictures of Hagia Sophia

Pictures of Haiga Sophia

History of Hagia Sophia

Although there are no artifacts confirming Hagia Sophia, it was said that it was built on the site of an ancient pagan temple. Haiga Sophia went though two phases of construction before its present state. Unfortunately nothing remains of the original Hagia Sophia built in the 6th century.

Pictures of Hagia Sophia

Culture and Background of Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is a massive dome, which is the prominent architectural feature.

It is the mother church of all Eastern Christians. It was first known as the Great Church because it

was the biggest known church at the time. Then it became known as Holy Wisdom because it was a name given to Christ by theologians in the fourth century.

Hagia Sophia was first known as a Christian Church, later an Eastern Orthodox Church, and then it was transformed into a mosque in 1453 by the Turks. In 1935 Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum. It is normal considered one of the great and most beautiful buildings in history.

Pictures of Hagia Sophia(Second marble floor)

Pictures of Hagia Sophia(Hagia Sophia at night)

Pictures of Hagia Sophia(Hagia Sophia at night)

Pictures of Hagia Sophia(Rebuilding of Haiga Sophia.)

What makes Hagia Sophia so GLOBALLY important?

Hagia Sophia is one of the first known Christian Church’s in the world to be so big and beautiful.

Hagia Sophia has been hit with many storms but is still has been rebuilt to what it looks like today.

Hagia Sophia is one of the several great churches built by Constantine the Great.

(Floor plan)

Pictures of Hagia Sophia

Detailed Christ Mosaic

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