The grant opening of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, the center of Orthodox Christianity for a millennium was held on ...

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Following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul earlier this spring, the reinforcement and restoration of the celebrated religious landmark is more crucial now than ever. Ask any tourist traveling to ...

According to Ilber Ortayli, 2,000,000 people visit Hagia Sophia annually ISTANBUL, June 27. /TASS/. Turkish historian and professor Ilber Ortayli has called for restricting tourists and worshippers' ...

ISTANBUL, April 14 (Reuters) - Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old ...

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is about to get a makeover. In light of recent earthquakes in Turkey, experts fear the 1,500-year-old mosque is structurally vulnerable, and the Turkish government has ...

Few buildings, including culturally significant places of worship, have a history as rich and complicated as the Hagia Sophia. First erected in the 6th century C.E., the structure has variously been ...

We explore some of Istanbul's top sights including the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar & the Blue Mosque. We also get to try some delicious traditional street food. Former NASCAR driver and 6 others dead ...