Hagia Sophia (as mosque)

Hagia Sophia is a historic architectural masterpiece located in Istanbul, Turkey. Originally built as a cathedral in 537 AD, it was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. After the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque, reflecting Islamic architectural influences and practices. Its grand dome and beautiful mosaics blend Christian and Islamic art. In 1935, it became a museum, but in 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque, symbolizing its ongoing cultural and religious significance in both Christianity and Islam.