Saint Sophia Cathedral

Byzantine cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey.

Overview

Designed by Neo-Byzantine architects, completed in 537 AD, using brick and stone.

Design Features

Features dome and stained glass.

Architectural Connections

• Middle Eastern: Turkish context.
• Religious: Cathedrals.
• Byzantine: 6th century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by Byzantine architecture, shaping Hagia Aysfia Mosque.

Related Architects & Works

Neo-Byzantine Architects (related architect), Hagia Aysfia Mosque (related building), Dome (element), Byzantine (period)