The Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia - Ayasofya
Another nice destination from Istanbul - Turkey. The Church of Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya in Turkish was built during the reign of Emperor Justinian (532-537). It was when the Byzantine Empire was at the height of power and influence, the church was converted to a mosque after Constantinople fell to the Ottman Turks but was turned into Ayasofya Museum in 1935. It is the fourth-largest cathedral in the world with previous record of 80 priests, 150 deacons, 40 deaconesses, 70 subdeacons, 160 readers, 25 chanters and 75 door keepers working in it. Hagia Sophia soars at 62 meters (203 ft) high and possess with remarkable designs and distinctive beauty inside out.

February 24, 2008 | Filed Under Travel

 

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