<p><a href="http://www.approachguides.com/guides/turkey/hagia-sophia-islamic-architectural-legacy/">Hagia Sophia and the Mosques of Istanbul</a></p>

The iconoic Hagia Sophia, which stands regally atop the first hill of Constantinople, redefined religious architecture and served as a source of inspiration for countless religious structures, both Christian and Islamic.

Guide to Istanbul

<p><a href="http://www.approachguides.com/guides/ancient-mosaics/">Ancient Mosaics of the Mediterranean</a></p>

Discover ancient mosaic art in the Mediterranean through its history and stylistic evolution. Often an integrated part of a site's architecture, seeing mosaics is unique to travelers.

Guide to Mosaic Art