Title: Traveling Hagia Sophia During Istanbul Trip
1Traveling Hagia Sophia During Istanbul Trip
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2Planning to visit any of the Arab countries, you
cannot miss Turkey. Turkey is a unique
combination of East and west. Its rich history
and culture draw people magnetically from all
over the world. Take a cruise by the Bosphorus to
get the best view of splendid Istanbul. 3 days
and 2 nights Istanbul package shall be enough to
explore this heavenly city. However, if you want
to explore more of Turkey, you need a detailed
itinerary from a good tour company.
3Hagia Sophia history
- Any Istanbul tour package shall be incomplete
without a Hagia Sophia visit. Rising high above
the Istanbul skyline, this magnificent
architecture is reminiscent of Byzantine Empire
and the glorious Ottoman rule.
4Hagia Mosque visit-why is it significant?
- Hagia Sophia is one of the worlds most unique
and splendid architectures. The sparkling mosaic
work on the central dome leaves the visitors
spellbound. The gigantic marble slabs used in the
floor and walls of the building were imported
from North Africa during Ottoman rule.
5Hagia Mosque Today
- The year 2020 marked a historic revolution not
just for the Arab countries, but the whole world
when Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and the
Turkish Council of State changed the status of
Hagia Sophia again to a mosque. After hundreds of
years, Muslims from all over the world gathered
to offer prayers inside Hagia Sophia.
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