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Known as the City on the Seven Hills, the view from any of Istanbul's rooftop bars and restaurants back down its sloping ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

June and September are the most pleasant times to visit Istanbul. Average temperatures will hover around 22C, while you’ll ...

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 ...

Chitrangda Singh's Istanbul escape is worth taking notes from if you'd like to snap Instagram-worthy photos on your next ...

Between them runs the Bosphorus Strait, a narrow body of water that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean ... popular attractions in the world. Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in ...

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