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Hagia Sophia (from the Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, "Holy Wisdom"; Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia; Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former Christian patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.
Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". It remained the world's largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. The current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and was the third Church of the Holy Wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. It was designed by the Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles.
Whether serving as Christian church, Islamic mosque, or secular museum, Hagia Sophia and its soaring dome have inspired reverence and awe. For 800 years, it was the largest enclosed building in the world—the Statue of Liberty can fit beneath its dome with room to spare. How has it survived its location on one of the world's most active seismic faults, which has inflicted a dozen devastating earthquakes since it was built in 537? As Istanbul braces for the next big quake, a team of architects and engineers is urgently investigating Hagia Sophia's seismic secrets. Follow engineers as they build a massive 8-ton model of the building's core structure, place it on a motorized shake table, and hit it with a series of simulated quakes, pushing it collapse—a fate that the team is determined to avo...
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/it-s-a-church-it-s-a-mosque-it-s-hagia-sophia-kelly-wall If walls could talk, Turkey's Hagia Sophia would have an abundance of stories to tell. Once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, this world marvel has stood the test of time and war, surviving centuries of conquest by some of history's greatest empires. Kelly Wall takes us through the history of each layer of this great jewel of human desire. Lesson by Kelly Wall, animation by Andrew Foerster.
A documentary on the the grandest Byzantine church of them all; the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 532-37 (architects: Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles) More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=XfpusWEd2jE A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
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After 85 year's, the Muslim call to prayer (Adhan) took place in Hagia Sophia in Turkey in July 2016.
More info about travel to Istanbul: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul Hagia Sophia has served over the centuries as one of the greatest houses of worship in both the Christian and Muslim worlds. Hagia Sophia marks the high point of Byzantine architecture and is the pinnacle of that society's 6th century glory days. It remains one of the most important and impressive structures on our planet. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Hagia Sophia (or Ayasofya in Turkish) is a grand example of surviving Byzantine architecture. Located in the Old City in Istanbul, Turkey, the current Hagia Sophia dates back to 537 and it has served as an Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral and an Imperial Mosque before being converted into a museum in 1935. The interior is magnificient and breathtaking. Very astounding to see both Christian and Islamic elements in the same place. It is also amazing to see how well-preserved the architecture and mosaics are, after so many centuries. Be sure to go there early to avoid the crowds! To follow my travels, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlightTravels/ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flighttravels/ Thank you for watching and do SUBSCRIBE!
Documentary 2015 - Hagia Sophia Museum , Turkey , İstanbul - Full Documentary Films The Church of the Holy Wisdom, known as Hagia Sophia (Άγια Σοφία) in Greek, Sancta Sophia in Latin, and Ayasofya or Aya Sofya in Turkish, is a former Byzantine church and former Ottoman mosque in Istanbul. Now a museum, Hagia Sophia is universally acknowledged as one of the great buildings of the world. Unfortunately nothing remains of the original Hagia Sophia, which was built on this site in the fourth century by Constantine the Great. Constantine was the first Christian emperor and the founder of the city of Constantinople, which he called "the New Rome." The Hagia Sophia was one of several great churches he built in important cities throughout his empire. Following the destruction of Constantine's chur...
Ihre massive Silhouette überragt seit fast 1.500 Jahren Istanbul: Die im 6. Jahrhundert errichtete Basilika Hagia Sophia. Als Kirche gebaut und 1453 zur Moschee umgewandelt, wurde sie 1934 auf Entscheidung Atatürks hin zum Museum. Der Dokumentarfilm erzählt die bewegte Geschichte des imposanten Bauwerks, in dem christliche und islamische Elemente zusammenfließen. --- Die 537 eingeweihte Basilika Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ist ein architektonisches Meisterwerk mit wechselvoller Geschichte. Eintausend Jahre lang war sie die größte Kirche der Welt und das religiöse und symbolische Zentrum des ersten großen christlichen Reiches: Byzanz. Bis zur Eroberung Konstantinopels war die Hagia Sophia das größte Gotteshaus der Christenheit. Nach der Eroberung Konstantinopels 1453 wandelten sie die Osmane...
Travel video about destination Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Situated on the shores of the Bosporus, Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Within it, a historic and religious symbol rises up into the sky: the Hagia Sophia, for nearly a 1000 years the main church of former Constantinople.Legend has it that Constantine, founder of the New Rome, had previously built a church of ‘Holy Wisdom’ here in the fourth century A.D. Thus, the name of this church derives from the Greek. Although the first church, as well as a later building, were destroyed by fire, the Emperor Justinian erected a larger church in the year 532 AD, the church known today as Hagia Sophia. Throughout the centuries, Hagia Sophia served both as a church and a mosque but, due t...
Travel blogger and influencer La Carmina (http://www.lacarmina.com) visited Istanbul and went on a historical Best of Istanbul walking tour with Walks of Turkey (http://www.walksofturkey.com). Her expert local guide took her to the most famous Sultanahmet historical sites including the Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed, Hagia Sophia museum, Basilica Cisterns and more. The walking tour was the perfect way to learn about Constantinople culture, in small private groups, and without any extra fees or surprises. Follow LaCarmina's journey and see all the Istanbul photos (World Tourism Forum) at http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/category/turkey/ Video and photography by Joey Wong Thanks to the W Hotel Istanbul for the superb stay - http://www.whotels.com/istanbul La Carmina was one of the world's top t...
Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul Attractions 2016, Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) tourism, Trip to Hagia Sophia Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Hagia Sophia is one of the tourist places in Istanbul that integrate its development in historical and mythical dimension to her story sometimes it seems tales of imagination and not from human history. It is rumored that when their income Emperor Justinian after the completion of construction orders from him, cried inside, "O Solomon, I bear witness has excelled on you!". I was considered Hagia Sophia, the greatest church in the era of the Byzantine Empire, was converted into a mosque after the opening of the Ottomans of Constantinople, which added its four minarets for calling people to...
Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul Attractions Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube hagia sophia architecture, hagia sophia hotel, hagia sophia plan, hagia sophia history, hagia sophia museum, ayasofya mosque, hagia sophia architecture ppt, Visit Hagia Sophia Museum, Visit Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum tours, Istanbul tours, Hagia Sophia Museum vacations, Istanbul Vacations, Hagia Sophia Museum travel, Istanbul travel guide Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its construction in 537 AD, and until 1453, it served as an Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted by the Fourth Crusaders to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Lat...
See all of Istanbul in one day (or 1 min 49 secs) on this small group full day tour, with an expert local guide to show you the best secret rooftops and to teach you the history behind Istanbul's top attractions. Check out Walks of Italy's 'Istanbul In A Day' tour here: https://www.walksofturkey.com/istanbul-tours/istanbul-in-a-day-bosphorus-cruise Your tour starts at the Blue Mosque, Istanbul where you meet your expert local tour guide. They'll lead you inside for a guided tour, where they'll point out the stunning tile work, columns and stained glass windows of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, explaining how locals came to refer to it as the Blue Mosque. Next up is a Hagia Sophia tour. With pre-reserved tickets you'll skip long lines to get straight inside this beautiful structure. Your Istan...
A short and concise Hagia Sophia guide provided by Tourist 2 Townie host, Gareth Leonard and Walks of Turkey on our Hagia Sophia tour (check it out here https://www.walksofturkey.com/istanbul-tours/best-of-istanbul-tours). Once a Catholic Church, then a mosque and now Hagia Sophia Museum, the Aya Sofya (as it is also known) is one of the top attractions in Istanbul — and for good reason. In this video Gareth tours with his Hagia Sophia guide, to see incredible gold mosaics and iconic images from both Christianity and Islam; an eclectic mix of symbology seen in very place worldwide. Hagia Sophia tickets are available at the gate but lines can be very long during busy periods, often stretching beyond an hour long. Booking a Hagia Sophia tour means you’ll avoid those, with pre-reserved tick...
Site seeing city Istanbul with Hagia Sophia basilica (world's first pendentive dome), Sultanahmet Square, Hippodrome, Egypt Obelisk, Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern waterbasin and the Bosphorus. On http://www.lifeisjoy.nl you can watch all our movies and read our travelstories. More than 25x round the world, mostly on motorcycles. Please leave a respons on this video on Youtube or on http://www.lifeisjoy.nl Thank you. 13,5 million people, 5.343 km² best visit by bike or public transport perfect tram and metro connections freight the old-fashioned way Hagia Sophia basilica, build in 537 world's first pendentive dome everywhere beautiful mosaic tiles church, mosque and museum crowded Sultanahmet Square old Hippodrome with Egypt Obelisk Blue M...
Throughout Byzantine and Ottoman history, the Hagia Sophia has been the Imperial Church or Mosque. Emperors were crowned, victories were celebrated and Ottoman Sultans prayed in this remarkable building. For many centuries the Hagia Sophia was possibly the largest shrine in the world. For more about Serif Yenen and his tours, please visit www.serifyenen.com
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