History & Architecture

Uncover the timeless beauty and layered history of Hagia Sophia’s architecture.

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Restoration Projects and Preservation Efforts at Hagia Sophia

Learn about Hagia Sophia’s major restoration projects from Byzantine repairs to modern preservation efforts that have protected this world heritage site for centuries.

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Hagia Sophia’s Architectural Influence on Mosques Around the World

Discover how Hagia Sophia’s groundbreaking design inspired mosque architecture across the Ottoman Empire and beyond from Istanbul to the wider Islamic world.

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