Photo Friday: Inside The Hagia Sophia

January 15th, 2010 | 32 comments


Mosaic of Archangel Gabriel

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  • http://sartenada.wordpress.com/ sartenada

    When knowing now that it is mosaic, then I appreciate it more and more. Cool photo.

  • http://sartenada.wordpress.com sartenada

    When knowing now that it is mosaic, then I appreciate it more and more. Cool photo.

  • http://travelsofadam.com/ Adam

    Can’t wait to see this in person!

  • http://travelsofadam.com Adam

    Can’t wait to see this in person!

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  • airtreksnico

    I can tell you, the inside of this building is simply wondrous. One of my favorite places in the world. Just how old it is will get you, then you realize its history – a fascinating museum.

  • airtreksnico

    I can tell you, the inside of this building is simply wondrous. One of my favorite places in the world. Just how old it is will get you, then you realize its history – a fascinating museum.

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  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks for dropping by. I wish I could have gotten a closer picture but this was the best I could do. I love how vibrant the colors are even after over 1,500 years.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks for dropping by. I wish I could have gotten a closer picture but this was the best I could do. I love how vibrant the colors are even after over 1,500 years.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    The Hagia Sophia is massive. I read in Rick Steve’s guide that the Statue of Liberty could do jumping jacks in here. No lie.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    The Hagia Sophia is massive. I read in Rick Steve’s guide that the Statue of Liberty could do jumping jacks in here. No lie.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    It absolutely is. I wish I could have inspected every little detail but it was a really packed day when I visited.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    It absolutely is. I wish I could have inspected every little detail but it was a really packed day when I visited.

  • http://www.atravelaroundtheworld.com/ Chris @ ATravelAroundTheWorld

    Nice picture, the mosaic colors are just amazing

  • http://www.atravelaroundtheworld.com Chris @ ATravelAroundTheWorld

    Nice picture, the mosaic colors are just amazing

  • http://www.TravelingGreener.com/ Sonya

    Mystically beautiful photo! It’s one of fave photos in travel blogs this January. Thanks for sharing!

  • http://www.TravelingGreener.com Sonya

    Mystically beautiful photo! It’s one of fave photos in travel blogs this January. Thanks for sharing!

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks Chris. I tried to get as up close as I could. I actually had to stick my camera through the holes of the wall to get the picture. I still marvel at how vibrant the colors are especially when the Hagia Sophia is about 1,500 years old.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks Chris. I tried to get as up close as I could. I actually had to stick my camera through the holes of the wall to get the picture. I still marvel at how vibrant the colors are especially when the Hagia Sophia is about 1,500 years old.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks for dropping by! it’s one of my favorite photos of my travels in Istanbul too. The colors just pop! :)

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Thanks for dropping by! it’s one of my favorite photos of my travels in Istanbul too. The colors just pop! :)

  • http://www.soultravelers3.com/ soultravelers3

    It really is spectacular isn’t it? Thanks for the memory.

    We loved it and all of Turkey! One of our fave countries on our open ended, non-stop world tour!!

  • http://www.soultravelers3.com soultravelers3

    It really is spectacular isn’t it? Thanks for the memory.

    We loved it and all of Turkey! One of our fave countries on our open ended, non-stop world tour!!

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    I’d be so happy if I could have a non-stop world tour and I’m so glad that you’ve made it a lifestyle for your child as well. Way to live!

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    I’d be so happy if I could have a non-stop world tour and I’m so glad that you’ve made it a lifestyle for your child as well. Way to live!

  • http://www.fatpassport.com/ Worldwide Travel Ideas

    Nice photo!

    For me one of the most striking things about visiting Aya Sofia was seeing how the stone entryway had been worn down over hundreds of years, simply from all the people who had entered it’s doors.

  • http://www.fatpassport.com Worldwide Travel Ideas

    Nice photo!

    For me one of the most striking things about visiting Aya Sofia was seeing how the stone entryway had been worn down over hundreds of years, simply from all the people who had entered it’s doors.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Hey! Thanks for visiting! Can you imagine how many steps have eroded those stones? The structure itself is absolutely remarkable.

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    Hey! Thanks for visiting! Can you imagine how many steps have eroded those stones? The structure itself is absolutely remarkable.

  • http://www.TheMadTravelerOnline.com/ Kevin

    One of my favorite places in Turkey. When Mehmet the Conqueror arrived in 1453 it is said he decided something so beautiful could only come from God/Allah. So rather than gouge out the faces which are forbidden by Islam he had them covered with plaster. Thanks to this we still have mosaics to look at!

  • http://www.TheMadTravelerOnline.com Kevin

    One of my favorite places in Turkey. When Mehmet the Conqueror arrived in 1453 it is said he decided something so beautiful could only come from God/Allah. So rather than gouge out the faces which are forbidden by Islam he had them covered with plaster. Thanks to this we still have mosaics to look at!

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    The mosaics inside are indeed something really beautiful. The Chora Church in Istanbul also has some incredible mosaics. They’re extremely detailed and I had a bad urge to touch. Good thing I couldn’t reach them. :)

    http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/chora-church/

  • http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/ Monica

    The mosaics inside are indeed something really beautiful. The Chora Church in Istanbul also has some incredible mosaics. They’re extremely detailed and I had a bad urge to touch. Good thing I couldn’t reach them. :)

    http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/chora-church/