from the greek, Ἁγία Σοφία, "holy wisdom"
the current building was constructed in 537 a.d. as a patriarchal church in the byzantine empire.
in 1453 when the ottoman turks captured constantinople (istanbul) it was converted into a mosque.
in 1935 it was converted to a museum by the republic of turkey.
"magnificent" - adjective - impressively beautiful, elaborate or extravagant, striking
the current building was constructed in 537 a.d. as a patriarchal church in the byzantine empire.
in 1453 when the ottoman turks captured constantinople (istanbul) it was converted into a mosque.
in 1935 it was converted to a museum by the republic of turkey.
"magnificent" - adjective - impressively beautiful, elaborate or extravagant, striking
the dome was under renovation
1 comment:
they are still renovating it??!! fab pics, minoo
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