Saturday, October 23, 2010

Feline Sophia

Hagia Sophia is just about the most important building in world history. 



The focal point of Hagia Sophia for the Christians would be the apse where the altar stood in the time of the Byzantines.  For Muslims the holiest spot would be the minrab, the focal point for prayer. In Hagia Sophia the minrab and the apse are in the same area. 

So, what did I find right at the very most important spot in the most important building. 






Yes, two CATS warming themselves by the lights on a cold day!  Those are some wise cats.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 23, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I bet 99.9% of american high school graduates have never heard of the Hagia Sophia. What a tragedy.

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  2. Laura CulpOctober 23, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    The Hagia Sophia is really, really beautiful. (:

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  3. AnonymousOctober 24, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    This is wonderful! I am always happy when one more person gets to see Aya Sofya. We also love going to the Blue Mosque after evening prayers, when they're vacuuming the rugs and children do somersaults across the floor. And don't miss the Church in Chora (the Kariye Cami)! If Aya Sofya didn't exist, the Kariye Cami would still be a reason to go to Istanbul (as if you needed one).

    And who am I? I'm Melissa Battis' mom.

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  4. DominiqueOctober 25, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    I have a feeling that's exactly where Monkey and Bella would land if they visited the Hagia Sophia!

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