Agia Sophia
Who was the emperor when it was built?
Justinian
Which country should you visit to see the tower?
Italy
Where is it located? (country)
In Australia.
It was built in four years.
False (6 years)
It was designed to lean after the third floor.
False
What's its most striking feature?
Its spectacular roof.
What was its most striking feature?
Its huge dome.
How many storeys has it got?
Eight
What does its roof remind us?
A moving ship at full sail.
Why was it awe-inspiring?
Because it was huge.
Why was construction stopped twice?
Because the Pisans were busy fighting battles with other Italian cities.
This structure featured in a lot of films. Do you remember two?
"Finding Nemo", "Mission impossible II", "Independence Day"
Who designed the church?
Anthemios and Isidoros (Greek architects)
Why did the tower start to lean? (2 reasons)
Shallow fountation(only three metres), weak soil
It was designed by the German architect Jorn Utzon.
False. (He was Danish)