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This heavenly building served as both church and mosque

Istanbul’s beautiful Agia Sophia melds elements from its Christian and Islamic heritage. Here’s how to visit. From the outside, with an abundance of sharp-angled corners meeting the soft curves of the cathedral domes, the legendary Agia Sophia (or Church of the Holy Wisdom) almost looks as if someone’s finally found a way to put a… Continue reading This heavenly building served as both church and mosque

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Constantinople / Istanbul / Byzantium -Where continents collide

Constantinople, the city of our heart. It is a crossroads of civilizations, a meeting place of East and West. It is one of the biggest cities in the world. The city of sensations, the flavors of East, the multiple memories and endless legends. From the moment you step into the city an explosion of feeling… Continue reading Constantinople / Istanbul / Byzantium -Where continents collide