The perimeter of the Hagia Sophia offers insights into the historic church that cannot be found during an interior visit. Each corner of the former church offers insights into what formerly existed nearby.
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Byzantine Ruins on the Istanbul Archeology Museum Walkway
The pathway between Topkapi Garden Park and Gülhane Park offers a free tour of Byzantine ruins. Three areas contain a smattering of hidden crosses, demonstrating the cross’s importance to Byzantine believers. This walking tour includes items inside the museum’s courtyard, which is found on my YouTube channel, Exploring with Nakhati Jon.
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Istanbul’s Christian Archaeology in the Cafe Garden Monuments
The courtyard of the Archaeology Museum hosts Christian history. Often unlabeled but with observation, many pillars and capitals give us insight to some Cafe Garden monuments.
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