"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 ...

A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia museum The world-famous Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into ...

Rare 1,600-year-old writing set unearthed in Istanbul ... the city and caused the complete collapse of the famed dome of Hagia Sophia in the year 557. The renowned dome suffered several partial ...

It is quite clear that no logical or plausible excuse could justify the violation of a symbol - because this is exactly what the decision for the conversion of Hagia Sophia amounts to. This is not ...

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 ...

So, he sent trusted representatives to request missionaries and to witness the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the beautiful Church of Hagia Sophia (Holy ... more than 1,600 years ago, "My beloved ...

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The Sturgeon super moon rises over the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul on August 2, 2023. The moon looks larger as it rises above the horizon thanks to an optical illusion caused by its ...

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 ...

One of the city’s main sites is the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Built in the 13th ... Pilgrims have been making the trip on foot here for 1,600 years. The reward for climbing the more than 100 steep ...

You’ll find unobstructed views of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and even the Galata Tower. Dem Cafe in Moda is a cafe designed for tea aficionados; it has your classic Turkish tea of course but ...