Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most popular tourist destinations, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. But anyone familiar with Middle Eastern architecture will notice some profound inconsistencies in the building’s walls, ceiling, dome, and structure. This is because the building has been home to some of the most fascinating episodes in the histories of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic. But with this fascinating history comes a tense religious tension throughout the region which continues to influence the Hagia Sophia.
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