Iron pile will be removed from Hagia Sophia

                          "Hagi Sophia has a iron pier since 1993"

CHP deputy of Istanbul Cetin Soysal made a speech to TBMM general assembly and criticized Istanbul 2010 European Culture Capital Agency's studies. He described agency as "untalented" and "clumsy" . Behalf on government state minister Yazıcı responsed her questions and gave information about the agency. Then said that 151 million Tl transferred to agency and 91 of it is expense. Yazıcı also defined that agency has a staff working devotedly. He continued to his speech and added: there are studies for lighting historical places such as Topkapi palace, Hagi Sophia, Istanbul walls, Haydarpasa Train Station and Sirkeci. Yazıcı points that Hagi Sophia has an iron pier since 1993 in weights of 190 ton. And told that the agency will arrange this bad appearance. Iron pier will be removed from Hagia sophia until this year end. Thus Hagia Sophia will meet his normal view. Finally spoke about the projects that came to agency. There were 2197 projects and 400 of them was  accepted.

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Sunset in Istanbul

Sunset in the Istanbul with the scene of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque beyond. It is untold and just can feel...

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The angel with 6 wings named as Serafim in Hagia Sophia

Protected face of Serafim angel was discovered in Hagia Sophia Museum. It is protected nearly 160 years. The angel is known as guard of paradise entrace in Christian belief. Wings of angel could see, the face of it was discovered after the work said Gunay. There were another things like that was made between 900-1300 years. Gunay said that these works will finish until 2010 in the circumstances of 2010 Culture capital of Europe-Istanbul. Figure is in 50 meter height of museum. Gunay declared that as a exciting improvement for Turkey and world. Istanbul University Byzantine Art Specialist Dr. Feridun Özgümüs said that: Vasillius who is the father of the christian mythology saw this six wing-angel in his dream. Also told that the guard of Jesus' throne named as Kerubin is still uncovered in Hagia sophia museum.

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The Hagia Sophia is preparing for 2010

The Hagia Sophia Museum is rebuilding with the support of Istanbul European Culture Capital 2010 agency. Most important improvement will be the removing of the 55 meter construction stage that closing scene of the main dome of museum. Other arrangements are; restoration of half domes, repair of gallery area, garden will be arrange as open air museum.

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