This is the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally a church built by the Byzantine Empire between 532 & 537 AD. In 1453, the Ottomans conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) and Sultan Mehmed II ordered it to be converted into a mosque. In 1935, it was turned into a museum by the Republic of Turkey.
It was once the largest cathedral in the world for almost a century.
And Hagia Sophia means “Holy Wisdom” in Greek.
UNESCO World Heritage: Historic Areas of Istanbul.
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100% brilliant
Thanks Steve! :)
– kemal s
Stunning shot Kemal. I love the way you have given us the history of the place as well. Marvellous! Regards Jan
Thank you very much Janette. And I love history!
– kemal s
Fantastic image !
Thanks for your comment.
– kemal s
Excellent capture of this stunning building
Thanks Daidalos, your comment is much appreciated.
– kemal s
Great shot of a very interesting building.
Thanks for the comment Tanya.
– kemal s
Splendid scene and capture!
Thanks Bela Toruk.
– kemal s
Very beautiful place to be:)))))))))))
Thanks for comment Svetlana.
– kemal s
Fantastic capture!
Thank you very much! :)
– kemal s
A wonderful capture!
Great finish-lovely work!
-jinneyx
Thank you for the nice comment! :)
– kemal s
Great place and great photo! :)
Thanks Nickolay… Istanbul is full of historical and architectural masterpieces such as this. :)
– kemal s