
Library Furniture248 viewsThis curious piece of furniture stands in the Library. I don't know its overall purpose, but it appears to harbor a light in the dome.Oct 20, 2019
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Library Grilles235 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave.Oct 20, 2019
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Looking up188 viewsA ground-floor view of one of the excedrae. These semicircular recesses provide a pleasing way to round out what would otherwise be a stark and abrupt junction between the gallery sides.Oct 20, 2019
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Sandie Takes a Poke215 viewsUnfortunately, the light in this corner of Hagia Sophia was so dim that the camera wasn't able to shoot at the speeds required to freeze motion, so this as well as many other pictures shot inside the cathedral came out blurry.Oct 20, 2019
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Wall Detail244 viewsColorful abstract figures underpinned by lustrous alabaster reliefs.Oct 20, 2019
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Deësis Close-up253 viewsJesus and John the Baptist.Oct 20, 2019
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The Marble Door240 viewsLocated in the southern part of the upper gallery, the Marble Door opened into a chamber that was used for synods (church councils). This picture was taken inside the chamber.Oct 20, 2019
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Light Show245 viewsI have no idea how Sandie managed to shoot this, but I think it's cool.Oct 20, 2019
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Gallery View262 viewsThe northern gallery, as seen from the southern.Oct 20, 2019
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Column Detail240 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.Oct 20, 2019
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Column Detail259 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.Oct 20, 2019
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More Column Detail300 viewsAnother column capital, slightly different, but equally intricate and finely wrought.Oct 20, 2019
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