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

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 into a ...

"We've waited for years to pray here" - the history of Hagia Sophia Crowds gathered in Istanbul as the historic Hagia Sophia site opened for Friday prayers for the first time since Turkish ...

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

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 ...

There are some important things to keep in mind before you visit. First, the Hagia Sophia is now a working mosque. You will need to remove your shoes before stepping onto the building's carpet and ...

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Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer ... Erdogan, who said the first Muslim prayers would begin in Hagia Sofia on Jul 24, has insisted the building will be open to all ...

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 ...