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What is the name of the huge church Justinian built?
Haiga Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Where is the historic Hagia Sophia located?
The historic Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who made the Hagia Sophia?
The Hagia Sophia was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.
How was the Hagia Sophia was important to the byzantine empire?
The Hagia Sophia was the largest and most important Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Byzantine Empire.
What was an achievement of the byzantine empire?
Hagia Sophia
What is the Hagia Sophia-?
a church building recognized as a great architectural achievement of Justinian's reign.
Were is Hagia Sophia or Saint Sophia?
Hagia sophia is in Istanbul, Turkey. The church of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) is in Istanbul formally Constantinople, Turkey. It was converted to a Mosque in 1453 and remained one until the end of the Ottoman Empire.
Where was the Byzantines place of worship?
The Hagia Sophia Cathedral was the main place of worship.
Who added minarets Hagia Sophia?
The minarets of Hagia Sophia were added during the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Sultan Mehmed II commissioned the construction of the first minaret shortly after the city fell to the Ottomans, and additional minarets were added by subsequent sultans. The transformation of Hagia Sophia from a cathedral into a mosque included these architectural features, which are characteristic of Islamic religious buildings.
When was the Last Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia celebrated?
The last Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia was celebrated on May 29, 1453, the day Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire. After this date, the cathedral was converted into a mosque, and Christian worship was prohibited for nearly 500 years. It wasn't until 1935 that Hagia Sophia was secularized and converted into a museum, allowing for the appreciation of its historical and cultural significance. In 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque, but the legacy of its Christian worship remains a significant aspect of its history.
What city would you find hagia Sophia?
You would find the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally constructed as a cathedral in the 6th century, it later became a mosque and is now a museum. The Hagia Sophia is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history, reflecting both Byzantine and Ottoman influences.
What Features of the Hagia Sophia make it an example of Islamic art?
When the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque in 1453, the Christian features were removed, and Islamic faetures, like the minbar and mihrab, plus four minarets, were added. Even though the mosque has now been secularized, it still retains its Islamic appearance.
When did hagia Sophia die?
Not dead, Hagia Sophia is not a person
Who took the Hagia Sophia from Justinian and made it a mosque?
The Hagia Sophis was turned into a mosque in 1453 by Ottoman Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, when they took Constantinople. This was almost 900 years after the current building was finished under orders of Justinian. There is a link below to an article on 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 were some of the main attractions of constantinople?
The Hagia Sophia
