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Drone photo of Little Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Little Hagia Sophia.
The former Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, now known as the Küçük Ayasofya Mosque (Little Hagia Sophia), is located in the Kumkapı neighborhood of the Fatih district, Istanbul. The main structure was completed in 536 and was designed by architects Isidorus of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles.
The graveyard can rarely be visited. In it, there is the mausoleum for Hüseyin Ağa, who was Kapıağası—Chief of the White Eunuchs under Beyazit II—and transformed the church into a mosque.
A view towards the mosque shows a courtyard, which is out of view to the right, surrounded by cells that have been converted into a teahouse and some shops.
The Dome
General view from the gallery, looking south-west.
Details from the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque in Fatih, Istanbul.
The decoration of the old church has disappeared, but the ornamentation on the rim beneath the first floor still remains.
The decoration of the old church has disappeared, but the ornamentation on the rim beneath the first floor still remains.
The first floor can occasionally be visited and offers fine views, in this case towards the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the responses to the Imam's prayers where applicable.
The first floor can occasionally be visited and offers fine views, in this case towards the mosque's mihrab at the right edge and the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answers to the prayers of the Imam where applicable.
Though distorted, this picture gives a good impression of the sense of space the mosque can provide. The mosque's mihrab is visible at the right edge, and the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, is where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answers to the prayers of the Imam where applicable.
The gallery.
Drone photo of Little Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Little Hagia Sophia.
The former Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, now known as the Küçük Ayasofya Mosque (Little Hagia Sophia), is located in the Kumkapı neighborhood of the Fatih district, Istanbul. The main structure was completed in 536 and was designed by architects Isidorus of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles.
The graveyard can rarely be visited. In it, there is the mausoleum for Hüseyin Ağa, who was Kapıağası—Chief of the White Eunuchs under Beyazit II—and transformed the church into a mosque.
A view towards the mosque shows a courtyard, which is out of view to the right, surrounded by cells that have been converted into a teahouse and some shops.
The Dome
General view from the gallery, looking south-west.
Details from the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque in Fatih, Istanbul.
The decoration of the old church has disappeared, but the ornamentation on the rim beneath the first floor still remains.
The decoration of the old church has disappeared, but the ornamentation on the rim beneath the first floor still remains.
The first floor can occasionally be visited and offers fine views, in this case towards the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the responses to the Imam's prayers where applicable.
The first floor can occasionally be visited and offers fine views, in this case towards the mosque's mihrab at the right edge and the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answers to the prayers of the Imam where applicable.
Though distorted, this picture gives a good impression of the sense of space the mosque can provide. The mosque's mihrab is visible at the right edge, and the platform to the left (müezzin mahfili in Turkish), opposite the minbar, is where the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answers to the prayers of the Imam where applicable.
The gallery.

Little Hagia Sophia

Istanbul, Turkey

Little Hagia Sophia, originally known as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, dates back to around 530 AD. Constructed during the same period as the grand Hagia Sophia, it stands out with its distinct architectural style and unique character.

From Church to Mosque

In the early 1500s, this historic building was converted into a mosque. Today, visitors notice the beautiful decorations inside, including elegant marble details that reflect the artistry of Byzantine and Ottoman craftsmanship. Despite its age, the interior feels calm and inviting, offering a quieter setting compared to some of the larger, more crowded mosques in Istanbul.

The Madrasa and Local Crafts

Next to the mosque, the old madrasa welcomes people with a different kind of charm. This space now hosts craft shops, where artisans display handmade items and traditional works. The combination of historical architecture and modern crafts adds another layer of interest to the Little Hagia Sophia’s surroundings.

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Hagia_Sophia
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