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The Hagia Sophia is an example of Byzantine Architecture. It features minarets which are slender towers with balconies from which believers are called to daily prayer at the buildings corners. It was formerly a Christian Church that was made into an Islamic mosque. It is in Constantinople, now known as Istanbul Turkey.
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What is the Hagia Sophia-?
a church building recognized as a great architectural achievement of Justinian's reign.
When did hagia Sophia die?
Not dead, Hagia Sophia is not a person
What is the effect of the use of conches at the Church of Hagia Sophia?
What is the effect of the use of conches at the Church of Hagia Sophia? Hagia Sophia is a hybrid of longitude and central architectural planning. Flanking conches or semi domes form a long gitudinal nave that expands outward from the central dome to connect with the narthex on one side and the sanctuary apse on the.
What is hagia Sophia used for?
since 1931 it has been used as a museum
How old is the Hagia Sophia?
The Hagia Sophia is nearly 1500 years old.
What part of rome was the hagia Sophia built in?
The Hagia Sophia is in Istanbul, not Rome
What were some of the main attractions of constantinople?
The Hagia Sophia
What country was the hagia Sophia built?
Hagia Sophia was built in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is the hagia Sophia romanesque architecture?
The Hagia Sophia is not romanesque architecture. It is byzantium.
What is the name of the huge church Justinian built?
Haiga Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
What was the purpose Hagia Sophia built?
Hagia Sophia was made to show freedom and religion.
How many people live in hagia Sophia?
People did not live in Hagia Sophia, it was a church.
