The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted ...

The museum's digital experience rooms use cutting-edge technology to immerse visitors in the history of Hagia Sophia and ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

According to legend, after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453, three Venetian ships fled the city filled with various relics to avoid their capture by the Turks, but the third which ...

Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. The Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Istanbul, putting guests within walking distance ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

- a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century ...

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From the dazzling Hagia Sophia to the lively Grand Bazaar,... Turkey is a country waiting to be discovered with its history, culture and natural beauty. You have many options to plan your summer ...

Built by the Romans 1,500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia was the biggest church in the world. No expense was spared: it contained coloured marble from around the Roman Empire and nearly 10,000 square ...