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Hagia Sophia
Year(s) of Construction
532-537
About this Building / Place
This church was designed as the new Cathedral of Constantinople by Emperror Justinian I. It rises up from the river's edge as a series of interconnected dones and colonnaded walkways. The cathedral is detailed with beautiful mosaics and decorative plaques in green, red and yellow marble.
Location
Istanbul, Turkey

Open to Public: Yes

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