One of the most important Byzantine structures ever created, the Hagia Sophia was originally built as a Christian basilica almost 1,500 years ago. The heart-stopping details to be found in the interior include mosaics of Christ, the Virgin Mary and numerous Byzantine emperors. To this day, gazing up at its 55m-high dome is an experience unlike any other.
Hagia Sophia
The iconic Byzantine-era structure built nearly 1,500 years ago
