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A new virtual reality film at the “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Center & Museum guides visitors through Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's 1,500-year history.
Once seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople, widely considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, this magnificent monument is an enduring symbol of both Hellenism and world cultural heritage. On entering, the visitor will have the opportunity to see all its chief architectural characteristics revealed, one by one: how it was constructed, the materials used, its splendid mosaics and impressive icon paintings.
Viewers have the opportunity to enjoy a detailed view of the monument's interior and information on how it was constructed.
As well as the monument itself, information about the Byzantine period at the time of Hagia Sophia's construction is also given.
Step by step, the virtual Hagia Sophia takes shape from its initial construction to today's monument.
Watching as the edifice gradually takes shape, step-by-step, the spectator will at the same time learn all about the significant historical, social and economic events of Byzantium. In taking this approach, the new digital production aims not only to bring to life a particular moment in the monument’s 1,500-year history, but to document in vivid detail its evolution and, by extension, the historic, social and cultural background against which it was created and for which it still stands as a potent symbol.
The new film is coming to the cutting-edge “Tholos” virtual reality theater of the “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Center & Museum on December 20.
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Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center & Museum
254 Pireos Str • Tel. (+30) 212.254.0000
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