Church of Holy Wisdom
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Hagia Sophia
LocationThessaloniki, Greece
Part ofPaleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
CriteriaCultural: (i), (ii), (iv)
Reference456-006
Inscription1988 (12th Session)
Area0.82 ha (2.0 acres)
Coordinates40°37′58″N 22°56′49″E / 40.63278°N 22.94694°E / 40.63278; 22.94694
Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki is located in Greece
Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
Location of Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki in Greece

The Hagia Sophia (Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, Holy Wisdom) is a church located in Thessaloniki, Greece. With its current structure dating from the 7th century, it is one of the oldest churches in the city still standing today. Because of its outstanding Byzantine art and architecture, in addition to its importance in early Christianity, it is one of several monuments in Thessaloniki listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.[1]

  1. ^ "Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki". UNESCO World Heritage Convention. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
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