Hagia Sophia, Istanbul – Smarthistory

Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus, Hagia Sophia, 537, Istanbul (photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

The golden dome of this vast building appears suspended from heaven. It has withstood quakes, conquest, and crusades.

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