What are the characteristics of Byzantine architecture?

Byzantine architecture has a great influence. Byzantine architecture is widely distributed in Europe and Asia, among which the existing Hagia Sophia Church in Istanbul is the representative work of Byzantine architecture. This church is a miracle of the Middle Ages, and it is also an example that other nations deliberately imitate. In the Balkans, Italy, Russia, Central Europe, and even in Constantinople, such as Britain and France, it is famous for its exquisite gold and silver products, such as wine glasses, holy boxes and jewels. Many churches in Byzantine have been preserved in western European countries. On the one hand, the characteristics of Byzantine architecture are reflected in the design layout and the use of building materials, on the other hand, it is reflected in the internal and external decoration of the building. The exquisite features of Byzantine architecture are in sharp contrast with the simplicity and grandeur of classical architecture, which constitutes a unique Byzantine architectural style.

Constantinople is famous for its exquisite gold and silver products, such as wine glasses, sacred boxes and jewels.