In Hagia Sophia merges logic of Greek theology, the ambitious scale of Rome, the tradition of vaulting the Near East and the mysticism of Eastern Christianity, creating a monument …

2025年1月7日 · Hagia Sophia, place of worship built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century CE under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It is considered to …

An original detailed sketch of the design of Hagia Sophia, showcasing its architectural features, including the central dome and surrounding structures. Over the centuries, Hagia Sophia has …

According to early accounts, the first Hagia Sophia was built on the site of an ancient pagan temple, [30] [31] [32] although there are no artefacts to confirm this. [33] The Patriarch of …

2015年11月19日 · Hagia Sophia (Greek Ἁγία Σοφία, for 'Holy Wisdom') was designed to be the major basilica of the Byzantine Empire and held the record for the largest dome in the world …

2024年11月9日 · The Hagia Sophia was built under the direction of Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD, symbolizing the might and faith of the Byzantine Empire. The design was pioneering for its …

2025年1月7日 · The Hagia Sophia combines a longitudinal basilica and a centralized building in a wholly original manner, with a huge 32-metre (105-foot) main dome supported on pendentives …

Originally called Megale Ekklesia (Great Church), the name Hagia Sophia came into use around 430. The first church structure was destroyed during riots in 404; the second church, built and …

2020年7月12日 · Plan and elevation of Hagia Sophia. Image by Ogodej / Wikimedia Commons. Hagia Sophia was rebuilt in the aftermath of the Nika Revolt of 532 by Emperor Justinian I (r. …

The Byzantine Church of Hagia Sophia stands atop the first hill of Constantinople at the tip of the historic peninsula, surrounded by the waters of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the …