Istanbul-- the Hagia Sophia

I just came back from a beautiful trip to Istanbul. It has been a dream of mine to see the Hagia Sophia in person. I recommend going during the less busy but still pleasant off-season, (winter and spring). It's an inexpensive time to go and still warm (compared to Chicago weather). 

Hagia Sophia exterior

The inside is more beautiful than I can show you here

 The strange depiction of angels or seraphim.