"The building´s structure dates back to the later part of the 11th century, and the most likely influence on its architecture and design is the Hagia ...
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Sophia. Much work has gone toward embellishing this, and the famous main façade has an ornamented roofline that is mostly Gothic. The gold ground mosaics that now cover almost all the upper areas of the interior took centuries to complete. In the 13th century the external height of the domes was greatly increased by hollow drums raised on a wooden framework and covered with metal; the original ones are shallower, as can be seen on the inside. This change makes the domes visible from the piazza." - (en.wikipedia.org 03.10.2020)
- Latitude45.43444442749
- Longitude12.339722633362