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Hagia Sophia


Hagia Sophia
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Copyright: Asli Alin (alina) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 2 N: 51] (393)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-28
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon Rebel XT
Exposure: f/11, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-01-01 15:04
Viewed: 480
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century and was the largest indoor space at that time. After the Ottoman Empire took over Istanbul in 1453, 4 minarets were added to the existing church and it was turned into a mosque. Hagia Sophia remained the largest indoor space in the world until the Ottoman Empire constructed the nearby Blue Mosque.The Blue Mosque was a statement that the emperors were trying to proove that they could do it better and bigger.
After the Republic Of Turkey was founded, Hagia Sophia became a museum and is still considered one of the architectural wonders of the world.

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  • Tezic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1728 W: 5 N: 2885] (14556)
  • [2006-01-01 15:17]

Merhaba, nefis bir açı ve farklı bir ihtişam yaratan görüntü için tebrikler...
Coşkun Teziç

sayın aslı hanım merhaba.yeni yılda en güzel günler sizinle olsun.o kadar istediğim halde bir türlü ayasofyayı resimleyemedim.inşallah banada nasip olur.sevgiler saygılar. gürkan akçakır.

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