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Even with the huge center section covered by 54 meter high scaffolding, (the center dome is being restored), this space is immense and awe inspiring.

Justinian decorated his church with mosaics - about 30 million gold tesserae - most of which are too far up to see, much less photograph.

But click below for a brief tour of a few of the interior treasures:

HAGIA SOPHIA

Hagia Sophia Int.