Hagia Sophia
Ayasofya Museum, is a former Eastern Orthodox church converted to a mosque in 1453 by the Turks, and converted into a museum in 1935. It is considered one of the great buildings in history ; according to Wikipedia.
It is a candidate for the selection of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It stands for Faith & Respect.
You can vote here.
19 comments:
Oya, that's so beautiful and imposing building! I don't understand.. only 7 wonders!!? Fortunately we all know there are many many more... But i'm sorry, i'll vote for my Alhambra in Granada... okey I have 7 votes... then I'll give you one! ;)
This building is my husband's favorite in Istanbul . . . maybe anywhere! It certainly is a wonder and important in architectural history . . and religious history! I hope you'll show us photos from inside sometime!
Such a magnificent and beautiful structure!
Aya Sofya is absolutely the great treasure of the world!!
I'm glad you've included some people on the street - that way I can see the scale of the Museum. Enormous! I'd love to visit some day...
When I see this huge building, I understand a writer, whose book`s most thrilling events happened in the deepest parts of Hagia Sophia.
BTW I am reading just now Orhan Pamuk`s book.
My husband spoke just yesterday about a journey to look at this very, very interesting building.
Perhaps quite soon. . .
what a history. great post Oya.
We love this place oya! Beautiful and magnificent! It definitely has my vote!
It's so big! It looks like it has been added on to over the centuries, because it appears to gave some different architectural styles.
Hello Oya,
It is a very beautiful and formidable building. I've heard of it but have never before seen it.
Your dog . . . very nice photo of his longing eyes. And thanks for commenting on my dog today.
nice building....I remember learning in school that 1453 was the year "constantinople" was occupied ....am dont remember correctly ....nice picture! ....
A very majestic building and is truely a wonder. Nice composition.
Great theme, full of history & wonderful architecture.
This is a fantastic building with very interesting history!
Funnily, it is so big inside that apparently some section of it is always being renovated, there's scaffolding at least at some where inside. Maybe it's size, or maybe it's just that Turkish contractors take it easy hehe.
I guess it's difficult to give this building the justice it deserves from such a close up shot..
That is fascinating that it is prestigious - I will haveto read up on this place - your postings are so interesting and educational, I absolutely love it! =)
godd theme, the builing carry the traces of the history
This building makes me wish that I had a trip planned to Istanbul! Maybe, in the future!
Ruth, Lavender Lady, I will try, but last time I was there, photo taking was not allowed.
Mimmu, lots of friends reading Orhan Pamuk recentley, since he won the Nobel. You definetley make a trip here. But I would suggest on April or Mai.
John, they added some new parts during the history.
Prash, you remember correct.
Kate, you are welcomed:)
oh definitely one of the 7 wonders. Although Ive never been here, Ive seen the photos of its insides and oh man, i bow down to its greatness. The intricate details and all the gold and fine craftmanship, geez its definitely a wonder.
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