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Audio guide Hagia Sophia in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Hagia Sophia telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Hagia Sophia:
- 1Upper Gallery (Matroneum)
The Upper Gallery, or matroneum as it is known in Christian tradition, is the elevated level surrounding the main nave of Hagia Sophia.
- 2Mosaico de la Deésis
The Deésis Mosaic is one of the finest Byzantine mosaics in Hagia Sophia and indeed the world, located in the south gallery.
- 3Apse Mosaic (Virgin and Child)
This striking mosaic in the apse of the Hagia Sophia depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child.
- 4Mosaic of the Empress Zoë
One of the finest mosaics in the south gallery of Hagia Sophia, dating to the 11th century, the Mosaic of the Empress Zoë depicts Christ Pantocrator enthroned and flanked by the Empress Zoë and her…
- 5Comnenus Mosaic
The Comnenos Mosaic adorns the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia and depicts the Virgin Mary flanked by Emperor John II Comnenos and his wife, the Empress Irene.
- 6Imperial Gate Mosaic
The Imperial Gate Mosaic is a masterpiece of Byzantine art housed in the tympanum above the Imperial Gate, the entrance reserved exclusively for emperors and the most solemn doorway in the church.
- 7Imperial Gate
The Imperial Gate, also known as the Emperor's Gate, serves as the principal entrance into the Hagia Sophia.
- 8Beautiful Gate
The Puerta Bella, also known as the Gate of Splendour, is an imposing bronze doorway at the southwestern entrance to Ayasofya.
- 9Main Dome
The main dome of Ayasofya is a ribbed dome on pendentives, soaring to an interior height of 55.6 metres with a diameter ranging from 31.24 to 33.5 metres.
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Practical information
- 1.Upper Gallery (Matroneum)
- 2.Mosaico de la Deésis
- 3.Apse Mosaic (Virgin and Child)
- 4.Mosaic of the Empress Zoë
- 5.Comnenus Mosaic
- 6.Imperial Gate Mosaic
- 7.Imperial Gate
- 8.Beautiful Gate
- 9.Marble Gate
- 10.Omphalion of the Basilica of Hagia Sophia
- 11.Main Dome
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