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Christian frescoes and Islamic decorations of Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia opened as a mosque after 11 July, museum status has been canceled. Since it is open to the public, the entrance is free and the ticket is not issued.
Aya Sofya Sancta Sophia or Haghia Sofia Istanbul Turkey
The Aya Sofia in Istanbul, Turkey, built by the Byzantines, was once the largest church world. This interior artwork was hidden behind other layers of paint for more than a thousand years and has only recently been unveiled. Focus is on the angel on the left.
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul,Turkey - June 21, 2015: Turkish and foreign tourists are visiting Hagia Sophia, in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. The Hagia Sophia was the main temple of Byzantium then the Muslim mosque and museum but now is Holy Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi) This redesignation is controversial, drawing condemnation from the Turkish opposition, UNESCO, the World Council of Churches, the International Association of Byzantine Studies, and many international leaders.
Famous mosque Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia (the Church of Holy Wisdom) is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture, now converted to a museum.
Hagia Sophia Dome with cumulus cloud in the background (Turkish: Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi)
Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, istanbul, Turkey
View of Hagia Sophia on a Sunny Day
Istanbul / Constantinople, Turkey, Eastern Roman Empire: the apse of the Hagia Sophia, Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, is a testament to the building's complex history and the interplay of different religious traditions. While once only adorned with Christian mosaics, it now features prominent Islamic elements. Most notably, large calligraphic roundels bearing the names of Allah and Muhammad were added during the Ottoman period. These roundels, with their intricate calligraphy and golden inscriptions, stand in contrast to the earlier Christian mosaics that remain visible beneath layers of plaster. This juxtaposition of religious symbols reflects the building's transformation from a Byzantine church to an Islamic mosque
Hagia Sophia domes and minarets in the old town of Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location.
Decorated architectural columns in the Haga Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. In the background the dome of the basilica is visible
The Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Black and white photography
Hagia Sofia (Ayasofya) - Buttresses  - Istanbul, Turkey
The Cathedral of Hagia Sophia in the Constantinople was converted to a mosque after the Ottoman Conquest. In the 19th century postcards, the city`s name is written both as the Constantinople and Istanbul or equivalents like Stamboul.
inside Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey - March 16, 2019: Turkish and foreign tourists in the south aisle of the famous former basilica and mosque, Hagia Sofia, in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Cupola surrounded by galleries, arched windows which further illuminate the interiors, creating an effect of lightness and grandeur.
Turkey istanbul 03.03.2021. Facade Hagia sophia mosque, church or museum (ayasofya camii) in istanbul and its minaret extends to cloudy sky.
Hagia Sophia aka Ayasofya, from the Greek: ???a S?f?a, \
Istanbul sultanahmet, snow and istanbul view
Used as a mosque today The Hagia Sophia and the Tomb of the Ottoman Sultan Murad III next to it in Istanbul of Turkey
A view of the hagia sophia in istanbul
Hagia Sophia, formerly known as the Church of the Holy Wisdom and the Hagia Sophia Museum, today officially known as the Great Hagia Sophia Mosque, is a mosque and former church serving in Istanbul.
Minarets of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, UNESCO World Heritage List,, Turkey
Turkish and foreign tourists in the south aisle of the famous former basilica and mosque, Hagia Sofia, in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Cupola surrounded by galleries, arched windows which further illuminate the interiors, creating an effect of lightness and grandeur.
Istanbul, Turkey - July 22,2023: Architectural details of the interior of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Mosque in black and white
Istanbul / Constantinople, Turkey, Eastern Roman Empire: the minbar and mihrab in the apse of the Hagia Sophia highlight the remarkable fusion of Byzantine and Ottoman architectural traditions. Located below the Virgin Mary and Christ mosaic, at the eastern end of the building, where the altar once stood during its time as a Christian cathedral, the mihrab was installed to indicate the qibla, the direction of Mecca, for Islamic prayers. It is framed by delicate Islamic calligraphy and ornamentation, contrasting with the apse’s original Byzantine mosaics. The minbar, a tall, ornately designed pulpit, stands nearby, used for delivering sermons during Friday prayers.
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