Monday, August 29, 2022

Out of the Jurisdiction: Hagia Sophia again

 


More from the Hagia Sophia.


I like looking up and looking down.

  Looking up was rewarded with lovely views, though it would benefit from some restoration.  

Looking down was nothing.  When it was reclassified to a mosque in 2020, the floors were covered with boring green carpeting. 

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5 comments:

  1. William KendallAugust 29, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful details.

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  2. Barbara RogersAugust 29, 2022 at 9:17 AM

    And I imaging all the saints have been painted over...hopefully not removed!

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  3. RedPatAugust 29, 2022 at 9:19 AM

    Maybe one day it will be restored.

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  4. Taken For GrantedAugust 29, 2022 at 10:13 AM

    When it first became a mosque in 1453 a number of the "Christian" murals were painted over. Work to restore these has been stopped by the current administration. Terrific photos, Jack.

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  5. AmyAugust 29, 2022 at 9:24 PM

    Stunning colours, stunning architecture

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