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1. Yes, I have...

Reply to cally (Original post)

Fri Jul 24, 2020, 08:36 PM

Jul 2020

I stayed in Istanbul for several days within walking distance of it and the other sites around there. My son and I walked around, not knowing exactly where we were, and when we came upon it he said "Oh, that's Haga Sophia" And explained it's significance to me. I was impressed - by Haga Sophia and by my son.

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Have you had the privilege of seeing Hagia Sophia in Istanbul? [View all] cally Jul 2020 OP

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