Byzantine Empire fun facts

Hagia Sophia at night
10 May

8 Highly Impressive Facts about Hagia Sophia

If you travel anywhere in Istanbul, Turkey, make a point of checking out the Hagia Sophia, arguably one of the country’s most spectacular landmarks and most important mosques. This Byzantine monument is truly enormous, and it’s been around for more than a millennium and a half. Want to know more? Here are some fun facts …