Hagia Sophia - A Mythical Masterpiece from a Bygone Era

This one will seem familiar to you if you have seen blockbusters like Skyfall, Inferno, or Argo. One of the most familiar buildings in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia stands the test of time and keeps impressing visitors, and probably will keep doing so for years to come. It may not be as colossal as the other buildings we have covered in the series but for its time, its size is truly impressive.
Built in the 6th century as a basilica, Hagia Sophia had many iterations and renovations before it became what it is today. When it was first built, it was meant to represent the Byzantine Empire as a whole utilizing materials from all over the empire’s land. Today, it has a much more significant meaning as a holy place for multiple religions, one of the oldest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture and a genuine representation of different cultures.
It also has a plethora of interesting facts about it from the story of how the final version came to be, the significance of its dome and how the acoustics in the building are unique compared to some of the other basilicas. Let’s get into it.
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[@Bengazi__]

i was here two years ago. great piece of art ✌🏿

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

In 1975, I visited Hagia Sophia, in November.
I’ll never forget it,
nor will I forget the rest of Istanbul!
Hope to return one day!

[@blindenergy6694]

Call it by its true name Constantinople

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

@@blindenergy6694
Why not Byzantium,
or Chalcedon like the Greeks called it?
Undoubtedly the Phoenicians,
had yet another name for it, before then!
I still hope, that I go back again some day!
Play carefully, & smile often!

[@blindenergy6694]

Byzantium was the Empire as a whole, i was referring to the City of Constantinople.@@MikeH-sg2ue

[@vizibilibende5194]

@@blindenergy6694 this city under ottoman rule now....and it is istanbul

[@tomzamp8547]

A beautiful Roman cathedral

[@merlindavilla797]

I was here ..Amazing HAGIA SOFIA..a treasure...to HUMANITY..

[@tnk.2033]

Hagia Sophia actually built with some structural flaws, cause it was built in a rush. To correcting structural weaknesses, some additional structural supports added in different times, as fist made just a few years after construction and last one made by Ottoman architects. Especially new support arcs added outer circumference of Hagia Sophia's main dome in late 16. century (can be seen as grey parts around the dome). These supports literally saved the dome from risk of collapse over time and ensured this magnificent historical heritage reaching present.

[@personal4528]

A beautiful example of an Orthodox Christian Church

[@GreatCityAttractions]

An amazing building - no matter its use.

[@saifullizan9058]

Gila lah..

[@misterb6456]

Once a place for education, and look what it is now? Its so sad to see.

[@blindenergy6694]

Take back Comstantinople !

[@vizibilibende5194]

ottoman istanbul now..........