Hagia Sophia Museum

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Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

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Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

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About Us | Hagia Sophia Museum
Hagia Sophia is the one of the most visited museums and most prominent monuments in the world in terms of art and the history of architecture. It has also been called “the eighth wonder of the world” by East Roman Philon as far back as the 6th century. The current Hagia Sophia is
http://ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/about-us
Hagia Sophia: Facts, History & Architecture
The Hagia Sophia, whose name means “holy wisdom,” is a domed monument originally built as a cathedral in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the sixth century A.D.
https://www.livescience.com/27574-hagia-sophia.html
History | Hagia Sophia Museum
The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality.
http://ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/history
VISITING HAGIA SOPHIA: AN ISTANBUL MUSEUM NOT TO BE MISSED
Considered by many as one of the world’s most magnificent Byzantine structures, the Hagia Sophia is known by many names including the Church of Divine Wisdom, Sancta Sophia, and the Church of the Holy Wisdom. This incredible Istanbul museum features some of Turkey’s most prized h
http://www.istanbulhistorichotels.com/visiting-hagia-sophia-an-istanbul-museum-not-to-be-missed/
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This cat has lived in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia for 14 years
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is home to a resident cat who has lived in the old imperial mosque for 14 years and has her very own Instagram.
https://matadornetwork.com/read/istanbul-hagia-sophia-cat-lived-years/
Hagia Sophia Museum - All About Istanbul
Hagia Sophia is one of the most impressive museums of Istanbul; built as a Christian church, then converted into a mosque, now serving as a museum.
http://www.greatistanbul.com/hagia_sophia.html
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) Reviews | U.S. News Travel
Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia Museum for its stunning architecture, glor
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Hagia Sophia - Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia (/ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiːə/; from the Greek Αγία Σοφία, pronounced [aˈʝia soˈfia], "Holy Wisdom"; Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia; Turkish: Ayasofya) is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum (Aya
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia

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Hagia Sophia
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ayasofya (Turkish) Ἁγία Σοφία (Greek) Sancta Sapientia (Latin)
Hagia Sophia Church was built in 537 AD, with minarets added in the 15th–16th centuries when it became a mosque. ^[1]

41°00′30″N 28°58′48″E / 41.00833°N 28.98000°E / 41.00833; 28.98000
Location	Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
Designer	Isidore of Miletus Anthemius of Tralles
Type	Chalcedonian church (c. 360 AD–1054) Orthodox church (1054-1204; 1261-1453) Catholic church (1204–1261) Mosque (1453–1934; 2020–present) Museum (1935–2020)
Material	Ashlar, Roman brick
Length	82 m (269 ft)
Width	73 m (240 ft)
Height	55 m (180 ft)
Beginning date	c. 346
Completion date	360; 1664 years ago (360)
Dedicated date	15 February 360
Restored date	415 23 February 532–27 February 537 1847–1849 2002–2006
Dedicated to	The Holy Wisdom, a reference to the second person of the Trinity, or Jesus Christ^[2]
Website
Part of	Historic Areas of Istanbul
Criteria	Cultural: i, ii, iii, iv
Reference	356
Inscription	1985 (9th Session)

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Hagia Sophia Museum |
http://ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en
About Us | Hagia Sophia Museum
Hagia Sophia is the one of the most visited museums and most prominent monuments in the world in terms of art and the history of architecture. It has also been called “the eighth wonder of the world” by East Roman Philon as far back as the 6th century. The current Hagia Sophia is
http://ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/about-us
Hagia Sophia: Facts, History & Architecture
The Hagia Sophia, whose name means “holy wisdom,” is a domed monument originally built as a cathedral in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the sixth century A.D.
https://www.livescience.com/27574-hagia-sophia.html
History | Hagia Sophia Museum
The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality.
http://ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/history
VISITING HAGIA SOPHIA: AN ISTANBUL MUSEUM NOT TO BE MISSED
Considered by many as one of the world’s most magnificent Byzantine structures, the Hagia Sophia is known by many names including the Church of Divine Wisdom, Sancta Sophia, and the Church of the Holy Wisdom. This incredible Istanbul museum features some of Turkey’s most prized h
http://www.istanbulhistorichotels.com/visiting-hagia-sophia-an-istanbul-museum-not-to-be-missed/
Ayasofya Müzesi (@ayasofyamuze) | Twitter
The latest Tweets from Ayasofya Müzesi (@ayasofyamuze). T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı-Ayasofya Müzesi Twitter hesabıdır. Official Account of Hagia Sophia Museum https://t.co/pfYzYU2f94 https://t.co/0PVJenQYly. İstanbul, Türkiye
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This cat has lived in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia for 14 years
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is home to a resident cat who has lived in the old imperial mosque for 14 years and has her very own Instagram.
https://matadornetwork.com/read/istanbul-hagia-sophia-cat-lived-years/
Hagia Sophia Museum - All About Istanbul
Hagia Sophia is one of the most impressive museums of Istanbul; built as a Christian church, then converted into a mosque, now serving as a museum.
http://www.greatistanbul.com/hagia_sophia.html
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) Reviews | U.S. News Travel
Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia Museum for its stunning architecture, glor
https://travel.usnews.com/Istanbul_Turkey/Things_To_Do/Hagia_Sophia_Museum_Church_Ayasofya_60785/
Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Istanbul - TripAdvisor
Book your tickets online for Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Istanbul: See 32,632 reviews, articles, and 18,118 photos of Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 1,074 attractions in Istanbul.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293974-d294497-Reviews-Hagia_Sophia_Museum_Church_Ayasofya-Istanbul.html
Hagia Sophia - Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia (/ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiːə/; from the Greek Αγία Σοφία, pronounced [aˈʝia soˈfia], "Holy Wisdom"; Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia; Turkish: Ayasofya) is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum (Aya
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia

Hagia Sophia
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ayasofya (Turkish) Ἁγία Σοφία (Greek) Sancta Sapientia (Latin)
Hagia Sophia Church was built in 537 AD, with minarets added in the 15th–16th centuries when it became a mosque. ^[1]

41°00′30″N 28°58′48″E / 41.00833°N 28.98000°E / 41.00833; 28.98000
Location	Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
Designer	Isidore of Miletus Anthemius of Tralles
Type	Chalcedonian church (c. 360 AD–1054) Orthodox church (1054-1204; 1261-1453) Catholic church (1204–1261) Mosque (1453–1934; 2020–present) Museum (1935–2020)
Material	Ashlar, Roman brick
Length	82 m (269 ft)
Width	73 m (240 ft)
Height	55 m (180 ft)
Beginning date	c. 346
Completion date	360; 1664 years ago (360)
Dedicated date	15 February 360
Restored date	415 23 February 532–27 February 537 1847–1849 2002–2006
Dedicated to	The Holy Wisdom, a reference to the second person of the Trinity, or Jesus Christ^[2]
Website
Part of	Historic Areas of Istanbul
Criteria	Cultural: i, ii, iii, iv
Reference	356
Inscription	1985 (9th Session)

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

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