"A massive marble Orthodox temple crowning Vračar Hill, modeled after Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia and renowned as an absolute masterclass in mosaics. Plans were first drafted in the late 19th century and the project reached completion in the early 2000s, emblematic of the city’s long, patient processes." - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines