Hagia Sophia 23: The Mosaic of Archangel Gabriel

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The mosaic of Archangel Gabriel from the Apse

An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:

- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras

- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world

- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

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