Текст песни Осип Мандельштам - Айя-София

Ayia Sofia - to stay here
Lord tried to the peoples and kings!
After all, the dome is yours, according to the word witness,
As on the chains, suspended to heaven.

And all the centuries - an example of Justinian,
When kidnapping for other people's gods
Allowed Ephesian Diana
One hundred seven green marble pillars.

But what thought your builder is generous,
When, soul and thoughts are high,
Located apse and excesses,
They pointing to the West and East?

Beautiful temple bathing in the world
And forty windows - light celebration;
On sail, under the dome, four
Archangel is the most beautiful.

And wise spherical building
Peoples and the century will survive
And seraphim is a grip
It does not force the dark gilding.