The Byzantine capital
Justinian’s reign is closely associated with sixth-century Constantinople. Hagia Sophia provides the most visible connection between imperial ambition and architectural innovation.
Survivals and lost buildings
The Great Palace setting, Basilica Cistern and former Holy Apostles site reveal different levels of survival. The Basilica of St John at Ephesus extends the building story outside Istanbul.
An interpretation route
Distinguish standing buildings, archaeological remains and places known through historical records. A route can connect them without claiming every original monument survives intact.