Standing at the centre of the ancient Roman Hippodrome – now Istanbul’s bustling Sultanahmet Square – I’m surrounded by history. In one direction, my eyes land on the Blue Mosque; in another, the terracotta-hued Hagia Sophia. Built in the 6th century by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for more than a millennia, but has also served as a museum and mosque. Even though I’ve just
Immersed in ISTANBUL
Aug 30, 2023
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