The exterior of the 6th century Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Hagia Sophia ( Ayasofya ) Istanbul

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The exterior of the 6th century Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Hagia Sophia ( Ayasofya ) built by Emperor Justinian. The size of the dome was un-surpassed until the 16th century, Istanbul, Turkey

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Size: 5320px × 3540px
Location: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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