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Aya Sofya (Church of Holy Wisdom), erected in 537 AD, Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East
Often cited as one of the world's most magnificent buildings, Aya Sofya (Church of Holy Wisdom) which was erected by Roman Emporer Justinian in 537 AD and converted to a mosque following the Tukish conquest in the 15th century, is notable for its sublime domed ceilings, Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East
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