Restoration of the Hagia Sophia dome in Istanbul (Constantinople) will begin this spring, overseen by the Directorate General ...

Restoration efforts are underway at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on the disassembly of the iconic dome's outer shell as ...

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Hagia Sophia was built as an Orthodox Christian ... mosaics depicting Jesus and the Virgin Mary Among the Christian mosaics covered over on Friday was the Ninth-Century mosaic of the Virgin ...

In Hagia Sophia, the mosaics of Jesus and Mary have been covered with curtains since the conversion. While Erdoğan promised ...

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque of Istanbul, Turkey, to undergo an extensive restoration process.According to Greek News, Turkish ...

Described by Osterhaut as "second in renown only to Hagia Sophia among the Byzantine churches of Istanbul", Kariye Camii attracts much attention because of its rich mosaics and frescoes. The original ...

But Turkish officials say Christian emblems, including mosaics of the Virgin Mary which adorn its soaring golden dome, will not be removed. Making changes at Hagia Sophia is profoundly symbolic.

The Byzantine imperial court celebrated Christmas with ceremonies and feasts in the capital of Constantinople.

MOSCOW, July 5. /TASS/. The preservation of Byzantine mosaics in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia will be brought into question if the historical monument, which is now a museum, is turned into a mosque ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture ... tank tops or short skirts), and be sure your shoulders are covered. Women must wear a head covering.