Hagia Sophia aka: Ayasofya

It was still under renovation in July 2009 – the frescoes upstairs are pretty cool.

It was undergoing restoration when I was there in December, but even so it’s definitely worth seeing. Awe-inspiring. One of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to.

Undergoing restoration. Scaffolding in 1/4 back section. Will be brilliant when done. Yellow back colour makes it look kind of dark. 4 gold mosaics on walls. Access to an upstairs – good window lighting.

Awe-inspiring, astounding, not of this world…don’t miss it!

Massive – the true medium of expression here has to be the sunlight. As the Sun rises and falls, it streams through the numerous windows to give the place so many different feelings – all in the course of 3 hours. I also enjoyed looking for aspects of when it was a Catholic church. Go visit!