Aya Sofya (Church of Holy Wisdom), erected in 537 AD, Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East

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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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