Hagia Sophia 09: Omphalion

The marble inlay disc known as the Omphalion

 

An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:

- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras

- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world

- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art