Thursday, December 9, 2010

Hagia Sofia: Istanbul, Turkey July 2009

Hagia Sofia
Does Procopious' description of Hagia Sofia accurately describe the building in the pictures below?

These pictures are from Ms. Hanemann's trip to Istanbul in July 2009


The Imperial Door- only emperors were allowed to pass through this door


Hallway to upper level


View from Upper Level


View from Second Level


Stained Glass Windows near alter


View from Ground Floor when you first enter



View of Hagia Sofia from outside.


Ms. Hanemann on the second floor of Hagia Sofia (July 2009)