Transformation of Hagia Sophia from Church to Mosque to Museum
Istanbul’s most recognized icon, the Hagia Sophia was commissioned by Emperor Justinian and built in 537 AD by two master builders: Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Throughout its long and turbulent history, the transformation of Hagia Sophia has suffered fires and earthquakes but has always restored to its former glory. The History of … Read more