Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and is known as a great
symbol of both art history and Christianity. It is also one of the
largest tourist attractions in Turkey, and many pictures of Istanbul and photographs of Turkey
overall feature this beautiful structure. Hagia Sophia history experts
often credit the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, for founding the
church. Hagia Sophia history dates back 1500 years ago, when
construction work on “The Great Church” was started. The Hagia Sophia,
with its massive dome, 40 windows, and 100 square meter columns, took
five years to build. It was built right on top of an ancient temple to
Apollo, overlooking the Sea of Marmara. The church of Hagia Sophia was
known as the Cathedral of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
for more than a thousand years. The city eventually changed its name to
Istanbul and today the church is known as Hogia Sophia, or the Church of
Holy Wisdom. Although the Hagia Sophia no longer conducts ceremonies,
it attracts visitors from all over the world who are interested in art,
architecture, history, and religion.
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