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The Interior of the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey

October 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Hagia Sophia, whose name means “Holy Wisdom,” is also called the Church of the Holy Wisdom or the Church of the Divine Wisdom. The structure was built originally as a Christian church, converted into a mosque and today, a museum. The museum was originally built as a cathedral in Constantinople (present day Istanbul, Turkey) in the sixth century A.D. Its structure is based on a central plan, consisting of two floors centered on a giant nave with a great dome ceiling, along with smaller domes. When The Byzantine era ended in 1453 and Constantinople fell, the body of the original church was surrounded by later additions, including minarets built by the Ottoman Turks. Today, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited museums in the world.

Interior View Of The Dome Inside The Hagia Sophia Museum In Istanbul Turkey

An interior view of the central dome of the Hagia Sophia In Istanbul, Turkey.

The South Interior Wall Of The Hagia Sophia Museum In Turkey

The south wall and gallery displaying both Christian and Muslim elements of design.


Mary Holding Jesus In The Apse Of The interior Of The Hagia Sophia Museum In Istanbul Turkey

The apse mosaic of the Virgin Mary and Jesus, dating back to the 9th century.

Apse And South Wall Of The Interior Of Hagia Sophia In Istanbul Turkey

A view of the highly decorative interior from the nave.

Light Shining Through The Windows Of The Interior South Wall Of Hagia Sophia In Istanbul Turkey Displaying Corinthian Style Columns And The Calligraphic Roundels

A view of the half domes located on the interior of the south wall, displaying Corinthian style columns and the calligraphic roundels.

Calligraphic Roundel Completed By Kazasker Mustafa Izzet Efendi Interior View Of Hagia Sophia In Istanbul Turkey

A close-up of one of the eight calligraphic roundels completed by Kazasker Mustafa Izzet Efendi.

Byzantine Style Chandeliers Inside Hagia Sophia In Istanbul Turkey

Antique brass Byzantine style chandeliers inside the nave.


Dome Apse And South Interior Wall Of The Hagia Sophia In Istanbul Turkey


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An interior view of the central dome, apse and south wall.

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