This mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I during 1609-1616 in the square carrying his name in Istanbul. The architect is Sedefhar Mehmet Aga. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. The mosque is 64 x 72 m in dimensions. The central dome is 43 m in height and is 33.4 m […]
The following prayer was made by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian who build the Hagia Sophia, “Glory be to God, who has thought me worthy to finish this work! ”O Solomon, I have Surpassed Thee – “Σολομών Ι σε ξεπέρασε”. Justinian was known to walk about mention this prayer. His vision became completed on Decmber 27, AD […]
