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Byzantium Under Siege Again: Preserving Chora’s Icons

The four gigantic minarets surrounding Hagia Sophia serve as a constant reminder of the Turkish triumph in 1453 over the holy city founded by the emperor Constantine. The church, turned mosque, turned museum, and now reverted to a mosque stands undoubtedly among the greatest architectural accomplishments in human history. Its Read more…

By Jared Staudt, 5 yearsAugust 31, 2020 ago
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