"Hagia Sophia's History Reflects Istanbul's
Dec 27, 2009 David Tschanz
When first entering Hagia Sophia in 537 tradition has it that the Emperor Justinian proclaimed 'Solomon, I have out done thee!'
Nine centuries later, the Ottoman conqueror, Mehmet II took possession of this architectural marvel with a simpler 'I declare this a mosque.'"
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