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Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia / St. Sophia)

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Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul Turkey
Open Hours9:30a-4:30p Tu-Su
OverviewThe magnificent Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church for 916 years. It then became a mosque for 481 years, and... more
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An architectural wonder!
by A Yahoo! Contributor
A beautiful monument, a wonder of architecture. The huge dome is suspended, no supporting columns seen. Isn't it a pity to obstruct the...more
breath taking place
by A Yahoo! Contributor
I simply fell in love with it.It has a magical power and it gives you an overwelming feeling.I will strongly recomend it to all history...more
Strange feelings
by Natasha
It was one of the most strange places I've ever been because of combine Christian and Islamic religion symbols in one place. It's really...more
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