He told a press conference the first Muslim prayers would be held inside the building on 24 July. "Like all our mosques, the doors of Hagia Sophia will be wide open to locals and foreigners ...

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 ...

Visiting a mosque is not unlike visiting a cathedral, a synagogue, or any other place of worship. As long as you’re ...

The first Muslim prayer in 86 years was held on July 24 inside Hagia Sophia, recently reconverted to a mosque. For over a millennium, this grand monument has wielded enormous power.

and the findings inside are dealt with sensitivity under the supervision of the Hagia Sophia Museum and those that are revealed can shed light on the history of Istanbul.” Following the opening ...

The World Council of Churches has called on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reverse his decision to turn the celebrated Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque. In a letter to Mr Erdogan ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture is undertaking a cleaning program of the underground spaces of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aiming to make them accessible to the public. The project includes the ...

The first Muslim prayer in 86 years was held on July 24 inside Hagia Sophia, recently reconverted to a mosque. For over a millennium, this grand monument has wielded enormous power.

Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out ... determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task ...

There is no admission fee, and restrooms, a cafe and a gift shop are available inside. For more information, visit the Blue Mosque's website. Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its ...