Jaw dropping Hagia Sophia, Aya Sophia, Istanbul - Photo a day, July 13, 2012 - Turkey Travel Photography

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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)

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