Hagia Sophia was a basilica in its own time. It is now a museum in Turkey. The architecture, vastness in size, and beautiful location make it one of my favorite historical structures that we have studied. Although not always used for religious purposes originally, the building was dedicated to Logos, a person in the Holy Trinity. So we can see that the people did have God in mind upon completion of the great structure.
Famous for its large dome, Hagia Sophia is a perfect example of Byzantine architecture. The Latin translation of the name means "Church of the Holy Wisdom of God". It is interesting to see that the artistically designed building did not just mean a place of worship to the people, but also a public gathering place for commerce as well. The separation of church and state seems to be lessening around this time, as seen by the way this fine building was though of by the society of people who used it on a daily basis.
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