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| Famous for its large Byzantine dome, it changed the history of architecture, and was the largest cathedral in the world for over a thousand years. Built in 532-7. |
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| The ornate minibar, or Muslim pulpit. Posing in front is one of the millions of feral cats that roam Turkey. |
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| In 1453, it was converted from a cathedral to a mosque. The large circular signs, naming Allah and other prophets, were added in 1843. |
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| When Hagia Sophia became a mosque, workers plastered over Christian mosaics, contributing indirectly to their preservation. Surrounding the Virgin Mary and Jesus are – on the left, an 11th century Byzantine emperor with an offering. To the right, his wife. Nearly 12ft. tall, this was uncovered during restoration. |
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| Miracle column, where wishes come true if you stick your thumb in the hole and make a circle. That’s 1500 years of wishes! |
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