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 ...

Istanbul, Europe's largest city, is one of the best city break destinations in Turkey. The city has a mix of cultural ...

The vibrant and colorful Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, stands in for a bazaar ... Yeni Camii (New Mosque), as well as the interior of the Hagia Sophia. The Embassy scene was filmed in the ...

The 148-foot-high (45m) central dome and spacious interior, which can hold up to 5,000 people ... Istanbul’s historic highlights include the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern ...

The ornate interior is made up of nine separate chapels ... After Ottomans conquered the city in 1453, the church was converted to a mosque. The Hagia Sophia is the most popular historical site in ...

14.00: After lunch it’s time to work your way around the main cultural and historic spots in the city, with visits to the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and ... It’s the only mosque in Turkey to have ...

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

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to ...

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.

State-run media says rescuers have pulled the bodies of a 23-year-old woman and a man believed to be her husband from under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey. Interior Minister Ali ...

Hagia Sophia’s transformation into a mosque became emblematic of Turkey’s evolving identity under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership, blending religious revivalism with nationalist aspirations.