Hagia Sophia: Top Photos

A 1,500-year-old monument that has been cathedral, mosque, museum, and mosque again

A medallion showing calligraphy Allah Jalla Jalaluhu (notice the overlaid words Jalla and Jalaluhu) in Hagia Sophia, İstanbul. One of the gigantic medallions installed during restoration under Sultan
A medallion showing calligraphy Allah Jalla Jalaluhu (notice the overlaid words Jalla and Jalaluhu) in Hagia Sophia, İstanbul. One of the gigantic medallions installed during restoration under… © SPQR10, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Explore Hagia Sophia

Take Quiz

Think you know Hagia Sophia? Take our 10-question quiz and find out.

Read More

Discover the highlights of Hagia Sophia in our curated guide.