Jaw dropping Hagia Sophia, Aya Sophia, Istanbul - Photo a day, July 13, 2012 - Turkey Travel Photography July 28, 2012 by turkischland Reblogged from Traveling with Krushworth - World Travel Photos: The Aya Sophia of Istanbul, otherwise known as Hagia Sophia or St Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century A.D. There were three Aya Sophia's before the magnificent one seen today. Truly, the Aya Sophia was and still is a crowning jewel of medieval Christianity. Enjoy more Hagia Sophia, Aya Sophia Turkey travel photographs (travel photos) Read more… 70 more words istanbul aya sofia moskee