Architecture

The construction of the sanctuary was associated with alleged miracles.

For the first time in history, the clock stopped before 1878 - it was caused by very heavy snowfall.

The side naves are separated from the main nave by columns connected by a semicircular arch.

The auditorium, which has a traditional Italian horseshoe shape, can accommodate 1979 people.

The site for the construction of the fortress, which was later transformed into Windsor Castle, was chosen on a steep, limestone hill, where the first wooden building existed as early as 1070.

When Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque in 1453, tall minarets and numerous mausoleums surrounding the building were added to its architecture.

It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

The fountain measures 26.3 by 49.15 meters.

The structure has been under development for over 1,400 years. The stages of development can be divided into eight parts.

In 2017, it underwent a $100 million renovation project.