
Under the two periods of Ottoman rule (1540-1690 & 1715-1821), the castle-town's civic and religious buildings were converted into Muslim mosques in order to…

Late byzantine church. A second aisle was added ca. 1700 during the second Venetian rule. Gate complex.

Late byzantine church. A second aisle was added ca. 1700 during the second Venetian rule. Gate complex.

Late byzantine church. A second aisle was added ca. 1700 during the second Venetian rule. Gate complex.

Church of Hagia Sophia, mid-12th century. Converted to a mosque during the first (1540-1690) and second (1715-1821) Turkish rule.

Church of Hagia Sophia, mid-12th century. Converted to a mosque during the first (1540-1690) and second (1715-1821) Turkish rule.

Church of Hagia Sophia, mid-12th century. Converted to a mosque during the first (1540-1690) and second (1715-1821) Turkish rule.

Church of Hagia Sophia, mid-12th century. Converted to a mosque during the first (1540-1690) and second (1715-1821) Turkish rule.