Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited museums and the most prominent landmark in the world in terms of art and architecture history. The name of the museum means sacred wisdom. It dates back to the thirteenth century, when it is considered one of the churches that were turned into a mosque during the rule of the Ottoman Turks. It is one of a few dozen Byzantine sites still in the area and is one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the world. The museum attracts a large number of tourists due to its internal and external artistic designs that bring together many cultures and indicate different periods.