Hagia Sophia Photo

Photographer’s Note

The ruined Church of Hagia Sophia stands in the center of Iznik at the intersection of the two main streets which lead to the four old town gates. This was probably the meeting-place of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Built in 1065 to replace an earlier church from the time of Justinian, it comprises a three-aisled basilica with small vaulted chambers on either side of the apse. In the reign of Sultan Orhan it was converted into a mosque and decorated with beautiful tiles.

you see in this picture Syntronon ( seats for Bishops)

now this Church was restored by municipalities,It is being used as a museum

note : you can see another view of HS in workshop...

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John_F_Kennedy (31511) 2009-08-21 4:14

Hello Ozhan
A very fine capture of this beautiful place with its dark but pastel tones. Good sharpness and composition.
Best wishes,
Achim

sacimar (7403) 2009-08-21 11:26

Hi Ozhan,

good shot of this interesting place, the picture is difficult because back light but you managed it very well, good details, well done,

best regards

Sergio

berek (28933) 2009-08-23 3:31

Merhaba Özhan,
çok enteresan bir tarihi ortam ışık çok hoşuma gitti ellerine sağlık. selamlar
Burak