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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
Istanbul, Turkey, is often portrayed as a city that has two parts. Lies at the east end is an area on the western edge of Europe while the Asian region. Even so, both are combined into an interesting view to be explored.
But far more than that, you’ll see shades of ancient and modern competition on both sides of Europe and Asia, with gleaming glass towers overlooking the traditional wooden building on the banks of the Bosporus Strait.
For an enjoyable trip on the Bosporus, you can start from the Golden Horn by boat from the port is busy Eminonu or walking along the Necatibey Caddesi, the main street in the European side. This is the perfect way to see the city. Read the rest of this entry »
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