We explored Haghia Sophia more than 1,400 years old, originally built as a church. In the 15th century The Ottomans converted it into a mosque. When the church was converted into a mosque all of the beautiful mosaics and murals where covered over…
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Haghia Sophia
On the ground level leading up to the north gallery there are sarcophagus ledges. Really creepy!
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque was built in 1606-1616. The mosque caused great hostility at the time it was built because a mosque with six minarets was considered a sacrilegious attempt to rival the architecture of Mecca.
Ask Christi a Question and Win a Free Book!
From Left to Write Book Club is going to be interviewing Christi. They are taking questions from the general public. To encourage people to submit questions, they are giving away a free book. Each separate question posted in the comments on their site is an entry in the book contest. Now is the time to […]
