🏛️ Hagia Sophia: A Journey from Byzantine to Ottoman Era
🌆 One of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, Hagia Sophia has a rich history spanning from the Byzantine era to the Ottoman period. Serving both as a church and a mosque, its architecture and interior decorations are mesmerizing.
🌟 Historical Journey
- 📅 Built in 537 by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I
- 🕌 Converted into a mosque in 1453 by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II
- 🏛️ Opened as a museum in 1935
- 📖 Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
🎨 Architecture and Art
- 🌟 Grand dome and mosaic decorations
- 🖌️ Blend of Byzantine and Ottoman art
- 🕌 Minarets and Ottoman additions
- 🏛️ Impressive interior details