Islam and Christianity in Hagia Sophia (Istanbul)

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Islam and Christianity in Hagia Sophia (Istanbul)

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Islam and Christianity side by side in Aya Sofya (Istanbul)

Medalion with Arabic Islamic Calligraphy next to an ancient painting of Mary and Baby Jesus.

For more information about Aya Sofya, read en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia.

Date & GPS location
Photo taken on September 13, 2006
Cankurtaran Mh., Soğuk Çeşme Sk 14-36, 34122 Istanbul/Istanbul Province, Turkey
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it was built as a church, then converted into a mosque. read the wikipedia article to learn more about this monument.
what is Aya Sofya ? Is it a Church or a Mosque?