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  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Imperial Door at Hagia Sophya-j31611...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Haghia Sophia interior columns and d...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Haghia Sophia interior with suspende...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • Light shines through a grilled window onto a design on the ceiling in Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Ceiling and window in Hagia Sophia (...tif
  • Tourists gather outside Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Tourists at Hagia Sophia (3181114101...tif
  • Light shines through a window onto an ornately painted ceiling in Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Painted ceiling in Hagia Sophia (316...tif
  • Tourists on the second floor of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia balcony-j316105411.tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • Worn details of the interior of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Detail of interior of Hagia Sophia (...tif
  • An ornately painted pattern on one of the side dome ceilings in Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Ornate patterns on ceiling in Hagia ...tif
  • The lights and ornate dome ceiling of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior dome ceiling (...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • A depiction of Christ in Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Christian mosaic in Hagia Sophia (31...tif
  • A Byzantine mosaic of gold in the Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Christ gold mosaic in Hagia Sophia (...tif
  • Arches and columns from the side of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Arches in Hagia Sophia (316111210181...tif
  • The main, central dome and chandeliers in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia mosque interior-j316100...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The main front of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia exterior-j318094353.tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • A geometric pattern at the center of one of the smaller domed ceilings on the second floor of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Pattern on Hagia Sophia ceiling-j316...tif
  • Tourists on the second floor of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Tourists on the Hagia Sophia balcony...tif
  • The Imperial Door to the main hall of the Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya). In Byzantine times, only the emperor was allowed to pass through this doorway. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Imperial Door at Hagia Sophia (31611...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • A tour group of school children visit Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia school children (316111...tif
  • Workers renovate sections of the interior of Hagia Sophia. In the background is one of the massive calligraphy medallions on the wall. With such an old building, renovations are almost constant. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Renovations in Hagia Sophia (3161112...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • A tour guide leads a group of tourists through Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Tourists in Hagia Sophia (3161112101...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Dome of Hagia Sophia exterior-j31810...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior and dome (3161...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia mosque interior with li...tif
  • Massive calligraphy medallions in Aya Sofya with the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, the first four caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, and the two grandchildren of Mohammed: Hassan and Hussain, by the calligrapher Kazasker İzzed Effendi (1801–1877). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia calligraphy and ceiling...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior lights and cal...tif
  • Massive calligraphy medallions in Aya Sofya with the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, the first four caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, and the two grandchildren of Mohammed: Hassan and Hussain, by the calligrapher Kazasker İzzed Effendi (1801–1877). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia calligraphy (3161112105...tif
  • Exterior of Hagia Sophia at night.
    Hagia Sophia at night-j320161305.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Exterior of Hagia Sophia-j318101640.tif
  • A Christian mural above a walkway in Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    (3161112111439).tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia columns-j316102455.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior columns (31611...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia main hall interior (316...tif
  • Massive calligraphy medallions in Aya Sofya with the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, the first four caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, and the two grandchildren of Mohammed: Hassan and Hussain, by the calligrapher Kazasker İzzed Effendi (1801–1877). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia (3161112...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior (3161112095959...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior-j316095910.tif
  • The ornately decorated ceiling and lights of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Aya Sofya mosque interior with light...tif
  • Exterior of Hagia Sophia at night.
    Night shot of Hagia Sophia dome and ...tif
  • This is a record of decisions passed by a general synod (a regular supreme religious assembly) that was held at Hagia Sophia in 1166 (a copy).
    Synodicon (Synode Mecesi Kararlari) ...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia exterior-j318101440.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior chandeliers an...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior-j316095527.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia and park (3181114101454...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior lights-j316110...tif
  • Tourists look from the balcony of the second floor of Hagia Sophia with one of the massive medallions with calligraphy in the background.  The medallions have the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, the first four caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, and the two grandchildren of Mohammed: Hassan and Hussain, by the calligrapher Kazasker İzzed Effendi (1801–1877). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    (3161112104949).tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior arches (316111...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Ornate ceiling in Hagia Sophia-j3161...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Chandelier in Hagia Sophia-j31609543...tif
  • With Sultanahment in the background, tourists congregated in the courtyard of Hagia Sophia. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievemen of Byzantine architecture.
    Tourists in the courtyard of Aya Sof...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Dome ceiling in Hagia Sophia (316111...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Interior of Hagia Sophia mosque (316...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia interior-j316100203.tif
  • Exterior of Hagia Sophia buildings in Istanbul with multiple layers of construction.
    Hagia Sophia exterior-j316111712.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Hagia Sophia hallway-j316102607.tif
  • Tourists in the courtyard of Hagia Sophia looking towards the Blue Mosque fin the distance in the Sultanahment district of Istanbul.
    Hagia Sophia Courtyard and View of B...tif
  • Exterior of Hagia Sophia buildings in Istanbul with multiple layers of construction and two of the building's dome's.
    Exterior and dome of Hagia Sophia-j3...tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
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  • Massive calligraphy medallions in Aya Sofya with the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, the first four caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, and the two grandchildren of Mohammed: Hassan and Hussain, by the calligrapher Kazasker İzzed Effendi (1801–1877). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
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  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
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  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Aya Sofya mosque-j316095458.tif
  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
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  • Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, and now a museum (since 1935), the Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul. For a thousand years, it was the largest cathedral in the world and is regarded as the crowning achievement of Byzantine architecture.
    Aya Sofya interior with tourists (31...tif
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  • Seraphim rediscovered in 2010 as renovation removed the covering decoration. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque, and now a museum, the Aya Sophya is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul.
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  • Seraphim rediscovered in 2010 as renovation removed the covering decoration. Originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted to a Muslim mosque, and now a museum, the Aya Sophya is one of the oldest and grandest buildings in Istanbul.
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