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Hagia Sophia is a church was once the greatest among Christians in Istanbul, Turkey, until finally the building was converted into a mosque in 1453 when Constantinople was conquered by the armies of Sultan Mehmet and Ottomen. Then in 1935 until today Hagia Sophia became one of the famous museum in Istanbul with the name of Ayasofya Museum.
The building is often used as a reference model for several other mosques, including the Blue Mosque which is located in front of him. During the change into a mosque, all the elements of Christianity as the altar, bells, and statues removed.
Then the interior design modified and adapted to the characteristics of Islam. Two minarets added afterwards. Not forgetting the mihrab (the priest standing), the pulpit, and also a place to perform ablution. There is calligraphy that decorate the dome of the mosque since the 19th century. Until now still be found.
At the top of the museum there is a gallery where there are works of art depicting the teachings of Christianity. Directly below lies the room shades of Islamic art and also functioned as a mosque. Although it has been converted into a museum, religious activities of Muslims are still running. Efforts to repair the building makes this museum has an element of balance to the two religious styles.
Also visit nearby attractions like Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Gulhane Park
WHAT you‘ve heard the name of a painter, sculptor, architect of the famous poet as well as in the Renaissance? He was Michelangelo who was born on March 6, 1475 and died on February 18, 1564. If you’re still curious about the figure of Michelangelo, can visit the Museum of San Pietro is located in Vincoli, Italy. This is the most prominent part of the artwork in the Basilica of the 40 sculptures were originally made for Pope Julius II.
San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) is a Roman basilica building made ??in 1515 that holds the ancient objects, such as Michelangelo’s famous statue of St. Peter and iron chains. According to legend, St. Peter chained Mamertine first time in Prison, Rome by Pope and moved to Jerusalem. Then the chains were kept and preserved under the main altar in the basilica until today.
A brief history of the building
The building was first basilica built by Pope Leo I in the mid-fifth century to be presented to the Empress Eudoxia (wife of Emperor Valentinian III). Then some parts restored by Pope Adrian I and built by Pope Sixtus IV and Pope Julius II. Last renovation done in 1875. Read the rest of this entry »
SITE-many archaeological sites that have been destroyed, lost or buried in a time period long enough. Neither the archaeological site (Site Archeologique) in Geneva which is currently only ancient ruins that have many interesting artifacts.
Since conducted excavations beneath the building’s Cathedral St-Pierre Geneva in 1976, has so far been found on the Site Archaeology Roman mosaic floor, two Christian shrine the 4th century, the most important part of the first three churches and a 11th-century crypt.
Although the pictures in the walls of Geneva very complicated Archaeological Site is defined, but there are few lights and an audio guide that explains these tourist attractions in English and French. To get to the Archaeological Sites, you can walk into the territory of Geneva, Canton Geneva, Switzerland. Fare pegged at 8 SF
MYSTERIOUS, dark, sometimes enigmatic and historical narratives, some basement in mainland Great Britain it may be a tourist destination that presents a different nuance.
1. Big Pit, South Wales (Blaenavon, Torfaen, near Newport, museumwales.ac.uk)
You must wear a helmet for a tour underground at this mine. The tour itself will start to come down to a depth of 300 feet in the pitch-black coal mines. During the tour, you can feel what it’s like to work in mining. The tour is open every day from 10:00 to 15:30 o’clock local time and it’s free.
2. Churchill War Rooms, London (King Charles Street, London SW1, cwr.iwm.org.uk)
You can almost smell the cigar a great man in the atmosphere in this underground labyrinth. Plus help archive footage and interviews with former inhabitants of the bunker, you as if transported into the past, during which the fate of England is determined. Open daily from 9:30 to 18:00 pm local time, the adult entry fee 15.95 pounds, while under 16 years free.
3. Hack Green secret Nuclear Bunker (Near Hale, Cheshire, hackgreen.co.uk)
Inside this bunker you like to enter a nightmare world that shows how to avoid radiation contamination by using only a kitchen table as a place to hide. Read the rest of this entry »
Have NOT been to Amsterdam? Unfortunately, whereas in the Dutch capital is a lot of unique museums that you must visit as Vacation inform the following:
1. Anne Frank House
In this museum you can see a few books and historical objects Anne Frank. Most contain about the massacre of Jews by Nazi soldiers in the past. Anne Frank House is located at Prinsengracht 267 and was opened on May 3, 1960. For more information, see www.annefrank.nl.
2. Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum (www.rijksmuseum.nl) is a Dutch national museum which is located on the Museumplein, Amsterdam. In this museum there is a large collection of Asian art and paintings depicting the triumph of the Dutch in the Golden Age. Total collections in the Rijksmuseum is estimated around 400 units, including works by Rembrandt and Frans Hals are plastered on the Philips Wing.
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