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The '''Hagia Sophia''', formerly known as the ''Sancta Sophia'', was a former Eastern-Orthodox basilica located in the [[Imperial district]] of the city of [[Constantinople]]. Following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was converted into a mosque by Mehmed II. It was also used as a library. | The '''Hagia Sophia''', formerly known as the ''Sancta Sophia'', was a former Eastern-Orthodox basilica located in the [[Imperial district]] of the city of [[Constantinople]]. Following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was converted into a mosque by Mehmed II. It was also used as a library. | ||
==History== | |||
In 1510, the [[Janissary]] [[Murat Bin Husn]] concealed the [[armor of Ishak Pasha]] inside the Hagia Sophia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> The following year, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] had recovered [[Ishak Pasha]]'s scattered memoirs and entered the mosque. Within minutes, he climbed to the dome and activated an entrance to the armor's storage room, and he took it back to the [[Galata headquarters]]. | |||
Also in 1511, [[Sofia Sartor]] requested some tulips from Ezio. He tracked a florist to the Hagia Sophia, and learned he could find some in the courtyard. Afterwards, he found Sofia had prepared a picnic in the shadow of the great mosque.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There is an [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Achievements|achievement]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' for climbing Hagia Sofia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds. | *There is an [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations Achievements|achievement]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' for climbing Hagia Sofia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds. | ||
*Hagia Sophia is a purchasable landmark in Constantinople for a price of 60,400 Akçe . | *Hagia Sophia is a purchasable landmark in Constantinople for a price of 60,400 ''Akçe''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 12 December 2011
The Hagia Sophia, formerly known as the Sancta Sophia, was a former Eastern-Orthodox basilica located in the Imperial district of the city of Constantinople. Following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was converted into a mosque by Mehmed II. It was also used as a library.
History
In 1510, the Janissary Murat Bin Husn concealed the armor of Ishak Pasha inside the Hagia Sophia.[1] The following year, Ezio Auditore da Firenze had recovered Ishak Pasha's scattered memoirs and entered the mosque. Within minutes, he climbed to the dome and activated an entrance to the armor's storage room, and he took it back to the Galata headquarters.
Also in 1511, Sofia Sartor requested some tulips from Ezio. He tracked a florist to the Hagia Sophia, and learned he could find some in the courtyard. Afterwards, he found Sofia had prepared a picnic in the shadow of the great mosque.[2]
Trivia
- There is an achievement in Assassin's Creed: Revelations for climbing Hagia Sofia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds.
- Hagia Sophia is a purchasable landmark in Constantinople for a price of 60,400 Akçe.
Gallery
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Hagia Sophia Comparison (In-game & Real life) -
Inside Hagia Sophia.
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Concept art of the Hagia Sophia
