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Hagia Sophia by Erdem Yucel,

Hagia Sophia by Erdem Yucel,
-- Standing on the crest of Istanbul's Seraglio Hill, Hagia Sophia is one of the world's greatest monuments -- Fully illustrated, this guide to Hagia Sophia traces the history of the building and describes its architectural and artistic development -- Lavish photography evokes the magical atmosphere of this ancient building This fully illustrated guide to Hagia Sophia traces the building's architectural and artistic development from its foundation as the principal church of Constantinople in the sixth century to its present use as a museum. Hagia Sophia's soaring dome and arches, adorned with luminous gold mosaic-work and gleaming marbles, have inspired awe among generations of visitors, standing as it does on Istanbul's Seraglio Hill, commanding superb views of the Bosphorous and Golden Horn. Recreating the strong sense of place that dominates this ancient site, this guide explores Hagia Sophia's artistic history alongside its changing social uses. The beautiful images and design pay tribute to the famous and awe-inspiring architecture.



Hagia Sophia: Architecture, Structure and Liturgy of Justinian's Great Church by Rowland J. Mainstone,
Hagia Sophia: Architecture, Structure and Liturgy of Justinian's Great Church by Rowland J. Mainstone,
Hagia Sophia in Constantinople was the culminating architectural achievement of late antiquity. Author Rowland Mainstone draws on some 30 years' of detailed observations and critical reading to present the first authoritative account of the creation of this great masterpiece of the Byzantine world. Dr. Mainstone's drawings and superb photographs perfectly complement the text and provide a unique record. 304 Illus.



Saint Irene Museum - Saint Irene Museum or Hagia Irene Museum (Turkish: Aya İrini Müzesi) is an ancient Byzantine church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It is open every day except Monday, but requires special permission for admission.

Church of the Holy Apostles - The Church of the Holy Apostles (Greek: Άγιοι Απόστολοι - Aghioi Apostoloi), also known as the Imperial Polyandreion, was a Christian basilica built in Constantinople (then the capital of the Byzantine Empire) in 550 AD. It was second only to the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia) among the great churches of the Eastern Empire.

Hagia Sophia (disambiguation) - Hagia Sophia or Saint Sophia (Άγια Σοφία in Greek, Sancta Sophia in Latin, Ayasofya in Turkish) can refer to:

Hagia Sophia - [section of the original architecture of Hagia Sophia]



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