Ayasofya Mosque
October 23, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Originally built in the 4th century as a Byzantine Catherdral, it was later converted into a Mosque during the Ottoman Empire. It was converted without destroying the interior Christian symbolsRead more
TravelerI loved it here - did you spot the twins of Cleopatra’s Needle nearby? Apparently they were part of the same temple area in Alexandria, but the full set got split up and there are a couple in Turkey.
TravelerYes, they are located in the hippodrome! I saw them, and it also shows the original street level. A lot of these cities are like cakes, loads of layers, and too much to get through in one sitting 🤭