Flying Buttresses of the Hagia Sophia

Istanbul Province, Turkey

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The flying buttresses of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul are reinforcement structures designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. These elements were added to stabilize and support the massive dome of the ancient Byzantine basilica, which had experienced structural damage over centuries. Sinan's buttresses represent a sophisticated engineering solution that preserved one of history's most architecturally significant buildings while respecting its original form.