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]]>Aya Sofya has a unique structure unlike any other. It was built almost 1,500 years ago by Emperor Justinian I, who demanded that the building mimic the extravagance of Rome and mimic the majesty of the heavens. He got his wish.
The Aya Sofya has an extraordinary history. After its initial erection, it was converted into a mosque in the 1400s and then transformed into a museum in 1953.
The Aya Sofya currently stands as a museum, church, and mosque all in one. It represents the unique crossroads of continents and faiths, living together in harmony.
The vast dome is what attracts many visitors. It was built to be a vault into heaven and the astonishing architecture and fabulous mosaics inspire this spiritual experience.
As a cross-cultural marvel, the Aya Sofya is well placed by the waterway between Europe and Asia. If you’re passing through continents, the museum/church/mosque is the perfect place to crossover.
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]]>Aya Sofya has a unique structure unlike any other. It was built almost 1,500 years ago by Emperor Justinian I, who demanded that the building mimic the extravagance of Rome and mimic the majesty of the heavens. He got his wish.
The Aya Sofya has an extraordinary history. After its initial erection, it was converted into a mosque in the 1400s and then transformed into a museum in 1953.
The Aya Sofya currently stands as a museum, church, and mosque all in one. It represents the unique crossroads of continents and faiths, living together in harmony.
The vast dome is what attracts many visitors. It was built to be a vault into heaven and the astonishing architecture and fabulous mosaics inspire this spiritual experience.
As a cross-cultural marvel, the Aya Sofya is well placed by the waterway between Europe and Asia. If you’re passing through continents, the museum/church/mosque is the perfect place to crossover.
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