Hagia Sophia, Turkey
From series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Hagia Sophia has been a hallmark of Istanbul for hundreds of years. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. The very first cathedral was built in its place by order of Emperor Constantine in 360. As shown by the research of archaeologists, the ancient acropolis was located in its place earlier. Its surviving fragments were actively used during construction. The very first cathedral was destined to last only 75 years. It was destroyed by fire.
A new cathedral was built in its place. It didn't last long. It, too, was destroyed by fire in 532. Visitors to Istanbul can see the unique religious monument today. It was built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. The scale of construction was truly grandiose. According to historical data, more than 10,000 people took part in the construction of the cathedral. It is not surprising that at such a pace, a large and incredibly beautiful cathedral was built in just 5 years.
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Supermarket: 'Greens' in 0.17 km
Parking: 'Çatalçeşme Sk. Otoparkı' in 0.08 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacy Ayasofya' in 0.08 km
Police station: 'Fatih Kaymakamlığı İlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü' in 0.27 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Deraliye Ottoman Cuisine Restaurant' in 0.03 km
Railway station: 'Marmaray Sirkeci Metro Station South (Cağaloğlu) Input' in 0.45 km
Nearest airports:
» Ataturk Airport IST - in 14 km
» Sabiha Gokcen Airport SAW - in 30 km
» Corlu Airport TEQ - in 89 km
» Topel Airport QST - in 97 km
» Burgas Airport BOJ - in 211 km
» Ataturk Airport IST - in 14 km
» Sabiha Gokcen Airport SAW - in 30 km
» Corlu Airport TEQ - in 89 km
» Topel Airport QST - in 97 km
» Burgas Airport BOJ - in 211 km
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Zeugma Hotel
Located in 0 km from Hagia Sophia
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Rooms: 10
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Rooms: 10
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony … More: photo, rates and booking
Victory Hotel & Spa Istanbul
Located in 1 km from Hagia Sophia
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Rooms: 56
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Rooms: 56
Tastefully decorated in modern style, all rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe box and an electric kettle. There is a balcony … More: photo, rates and booking
Yad Hotel
Located in 2 km from Hagia Sophia
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Rooms: 16
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Rooms: 16
All rooms at Hotel Yad include air conditioning and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom features a shower, slippers and free toiletries. A 24-hour … More: photo, rates and booking
Zambak Apart
Located in 3 km from Hagia Sophia
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Rooms: 8
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Rooms: 8
Featuring parquet floors, the rooms of Zambak Apart include a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette come equipped with kitchenware. Each room has a private … More: photo, rates and booking
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