Hagia Sophia (Turkish:Ayasofya)

Hagia Sophia ( Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.

Details of the column, Hagia Sophia

Mosaics of Hagia Sophia

Mosaics of Hagia Sophia

Mosaics of Hagia Sophia

Mosaics of Hagia Sophia

Mosaics of Hagia Sophia

This marble vase was during the reign of Murad III. (1574-1595) from Bergama (Pergamon) brought to Istanbul.

An original of the Hellenistic period. Made from a single block of marble .. Seen in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Imperial Gate, Hagia Sophia

Marble door, Hagia Sophia

Wishing column, Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia from above

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