HAGIA SOPHIA (THE FIRST SITE OF THE RELICS OF THE MAGI) AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION IN EAST AND WEST
The Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, is one of the masterpieces of world architecture and a symbol of the rich religious history of the region. Originally built as a church in the 6th c. under the mandate of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia was the first place where the relics of the Magi were kept. Its grandeur and beauty not only make it an icon of architecture but also a source of spiritual inspiration for millions of people around the world. Many mosques around the world have been inspired by it.