Turkey has created a digital twin of Hagia Sophia, to rebuild it if it gets destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake or fire.

In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

Visiting a mosque is not unlike visiting a cathedral, a synagogue, or any other place of worship. As long as you’re respectful and follow basic etiquette, you're good.

The sixth-century Istanbul landmark's museum status ... Pope Francis saying he was “very distressed”. Hagia Sophia was a cathedral for nearly 1,000 years before being converted into a ...

Once the biggest cathedral in the world, the Hagia Sophia is considered the magnum opus of Byzantine architecture. Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided tour ...

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque—Istanbul’s iconic marvel of Byzantine ... the largest Christian cathedral in the world. With its innovative pendentive dome, glittering golden mosaics, and ...

Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...

“Cleaning the underground structures of such an important work as Hagia Sophia will offer Istanbul brand new gains ... of Hagia Sophia is as old as the church itself, with some sections ...

Modern hotel located in the ancient part of the city - Panoramic view of Marmara Sea - 55 km to the airport.

Its words: In addition to their renowned patronage of architecture, which yielded the conversion of the Church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a congregational mosque, Ottoman sultans and elites ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ayasofya Cami) $25 $500+ ...