Hmmm...now what did that used to be...any other wonders on the "conquered by islam and converted to a mosque list?"
This is the only modern structure listed in the top ten. I think the The Chrysler Building in NY would be a far better choice.
Hmmm...now what did that used to be...any other wonders on the "conquered by islam and converted to a mosque list?"Actually, Hindu extremists try to claim that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple.
IIRC, Haga Sophia is now a museum that honors both of the cathedral/mosque's pasts.
-Eric
Hmmm...now what did that used to be
But notice the name they used instead of the Ayasofya mosque/museum. The world hasn't forgotten, PC hasn't changed its popular name.