Aya Sofya in Istanbul

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The "church of holy wisdow" Aya Sofa (Haghia Sophia) in Istanbul. The main structure of this building dates back to the 6th-century and was inaugurated by the Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. In the 15th century the Ottomans converted it into a mosque adding the minarets and many other features.

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Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul,Turkey
Photo credit: © Clearview / Alamy / Afripics
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