A brief history of the Byzantine Empire and its role in the age of Emperor Justinian
6 min
The history of Hagia Sophia and the events surrounding its construction
7 min
The flying buttresses and archeological remains
2 min
The outer narthex and its artifacts
57 s
The function of the inner narthex, Imperial gate and description of the mosaics
6 min
Description of the dome and the structural system
6 min
The porphyry columns and their significance
5 min
The marble decoration of the capitals and arches
3 min
The marble inlay disc known as the Omphalion
2 min
Later mythical accounts and sites of popular veneration inside Hagia Sophia
3 min
The Byzantine apse and the Seraph mosaics in the pendentives
6 min
Ottoman additions made to Hagia Sophia after its conversion into a mosque
4 min
3D model showing major changes to Hagia Sophia’s exterior
3 min
The Sweating Column and mythical accounts about its healing powers
3 min
The 'Loge of the Empress' in the West Gallery
2 min
The marble screen in the South Gallery and its function
1 min
Mosaics of three important bishops of the Christian church
3 min
Description and style of the Mosaic of Emperor Constantine IX and Empress Zoe
6 min
Description and style of the Mosaic of Emperor John II Comnenos and Empress Irene
7 min
Remains of the sarcophagus of Enrico Dandolo
2 min
The Deesis mosaic and the Byzantine Renaissance
5 min
Description of the mosaic of Emperor Alexander
1 min
The mosaic of Archangel Gabriel from the Apse
1 min
The Vestibule of the Warriors and its function
3 min
Sultans’ tombs and buildings on the south side of Hagia Sophia
2 minAn accurate and entertaining guided tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia.
Content Features:
● Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history focusing on art, history, and architecture, during both Byzantine and Ottoman eras
● Provides step-by-step guidance to 25 key artefacts, explains why Hagia Sophia is one of the most important buildings in the world
● A special focus on Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, which are considered to be among the greatest achievements of European art
● Historically accurate content by renowned experts
Visual Features:
● Amazing, exclusive pictures of Hagia Sophia’s architecture, key features and mosaics
● Professional narration by native speaker voice-over artists, specially edited for excellent audio quality
● Exclusive 3D model presenting major changes to Hagia Sophia's exterior since its foundation in the 6th century
● Specially designed 3D maps
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