Hagai Sofia, a magnificant church/mosque


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April 11th 2008
Published: April 19th 2008
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I just noticed- You need to click on the numbers at the bottom in order to see all 90 yes 90 photos Bill attached. The Hagia Sophia was one of the historic sites that we definitely wanted to see during our stay in Istanbul. Fortunately, on Thursday evening, the desk clerk at our hotel told us that if we wanted to see this ancient church we should do so on Friday because the church is closed on... Read Full Entry



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The Mihrap, looking toward Mecca
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A very high pulpit.
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Another view of the high pulpit.
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One of Istanbul's cats ... sleeping in the warmth of the light.
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Virgin Mary and Jesus. This mosaic was inaugurated on 29 March 867.
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The ceilings are very beautifully decorated.
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Closeup of the top of one of the columns.
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The Library is behind this fancy ironwork.
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Originally oil was poured into the glass to provide light in the church.



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