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Come during the time of the riot and get your whole tour 50% off! Tax included. This offer is only available through January 11th to the 19th.  Sign up for a tour now before the deal goes up in flames.

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The Hagia Sophia teaches us the values and wisdom of the Roman people (What this monumental structure tells us about the values of Roman people, why societies create them and what we can learn from them.)

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The Hagia Sophia teaches us the values and wisdom of the Roman people (What this monumental structure tells us about the values of Roman people, why societies create them and what we can learn from them.)

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The Roman people valued their society. The monuments were created because when they were trying to reassert their power, there was push to build these huge stone temples in an effort to bind their society together again. The jobs could not be done in small groups and it forced them to work together. Another theory shows that building these monuments required commitment, and as a group they were able to complete these huge tasks. We can learn that even in the time of the Roman people, teamwork was valued and nothing can be done alone. Working together as a society leads to monumental success.

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Come and see the Hagia Sophia lit up at night.  See how truly special this Church is at 9:00. Experience the past of an over 1600 year old church in one night.

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Come when the church was built 3:60 (4:00) and we will give you a tour until the time it was completed 5:37. No time travel passport needed.

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Come visit the beautiful Church of holy wisdom

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Come visit the beautiful Church of holy wisdom

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Take our early morning 7:00 tour of the Hagia Sophia and see the beautiful sun rise of Istanbul.

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Who built the Church after the riot?

Emperor Justinian employed Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles who were geometry professors.

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What is the Church used for?

Just as Churches are used now, this Church was used to practice the religion of Christianity

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Why is it a domed building?

It is a domed building because with their large, open interiors, they made for great churches.

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What does Hagia Sophia mean?

Hagia Sophia means Holy Wisdom.

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See the best (and only surviving) mosaics of the Byzantine Empire. 

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See the best (and only surviving) mosaics of the Byzantine Empire. 

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The Hagia Sophia has beautiful mosaics from that time period. These wonderful mosaics depicting the Emperor and Empress, with Virgin Mary and Jesus are the only surviving mosaics of the time period.  Along with its mosaics the Hagia Sophia is made from a complex system of arches and semi domes supporting one huge dome with a diameter of over 101 feet. There also are four towers surrounding this Roman beauty. The Hagia Sophia is still considered one of the greatest domed buildings in the world.

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Come and see the famous Church of Holy Wisdom that was originally built in 360 C.E. Emperor Constantine and his son Constantine II had this Church built as they spreaded the now very popular religion of Christianity. This gave the Romans a place to worship in their daily lives. Unfortunately the Church you see now is not the same building. There was a tragic fire in 404 C.E. Then it was rebuilt a few years later in 415 C.E. That Church isn't this one either. Due to some problems with taxes on January 11th through 19th there was a huge revolt in 532 called the Nika revolt which led to yet another fire where the Church was burnt to the ground. Luckily Emperor Justinian rebuilt the Church to what is standing now. This reconstruction ended in 537 C.E. It is said the once it was completed Justinian cried "Solomon, I have outdone thee!"