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 ...

Istanbul is a magical city that has captured the curiosity and hearts of many travellers. Turkey’s vast history, incredible ...

Built by the Romans 1,500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia was the biggest church in the world. No expense was spared: it contained coloured marble from around the Roman Empire and nearly 10,000 square ...

The head of the Turkish Union of Art History said it could be the first of many disasters in the world heritage site due to neglect. If no precautions are taken to protect these heritage sites, Serif ...

Anatolia said it was the first recitation of the Quran in the Hagia Sophia for 85 years. The exhibition inside the Hagia Sophia is a show of calligraphic work in devotion to the Muslim Prophet ...

ONE of the world’s most famous attractions could charge tourists for the first time. Paris’ Notre-Dame has been closed since ...

Earlier this year, Rochdale Town Hall reopened to the public after a four-year, £20 million renovation – the results of which ...

The Dagestani can be seen enjoying himself in Turkey, with one picture showing him spending time at the world-famous Hagia Sophia Mosque. During his UFC run, Nurmagomedov captured the lightweight ...

The first courtyard once functioned as the Janissaries ... and visits to popular tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Find out further details, visit ...

Levni Hotel Istanbul has partnered with Accor to open the first Handwritten Collection hotel in Turkey. It is located in ...

Most travelers visiting Istanbul for the first time tend to stick to the hotspots ... But once you’ve visited the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, taking a ferry ride over to the Asian ...

The Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel positions you just 0.24 miles from the city centre and a mere 0.20 ... Should any minor injuries occur, the on-site first aid room provides peace of mind. Alternatively, ...