A striking mosaic of the Virgin with the infant Jesus on her lap. photo

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A striking mosaic of the Virgin with the infant Jesus on her lap.

The unveiling of these mosaics in 867 was widely considered a victory over the iconoclasts. The nave reaches a staggering height of 184 feet. Haghia Sophia is among the world's greatest architectural achievements.

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