Turkey is located near two fault lines, leaving the 1,500-year-old structure vulnerable to damage. Architects and engineers will be investigating how to best preserve it ...

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Pantocrator in Patras, Greece, stands out for having been modeled after Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.

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 ...

Unesco has expressed “grave concern over the increasing threats” to the 11th-century Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv—which is ...

While the Old World magic in many parts of the city has been plowed over by modern affluence, today's Istanbul is every bit as rich and rewarding.

Istanbul, Turkey - September 16, 2021: Awesome interior of the Hagia Sophia. The Grand Mosque and formerly the Church is a popular destination among pilgrims and tourists of the world. Royalty-free ...

Buzzwords are back to Cookie Jam. This weekend we can learn something about geography. So, let’s answer „Hagia Sophia, Grand ...

Beneath the magnificent structure of Hagia Sophia, an architectural masterpiece, a vigorous excavation and restoration effort ...

The city and the church were sacked and desecrated, many golden mosaics were taken back to Italy, and Dandolo was buried at Hagia Sophia after his death in 1205 CE. 9. THE CHURCH BECAME A MOSQUE ...

Hagia Sophia, with a history of 1,500 years hosting different religions, will now be reconverted from a museum into a mosque. This recent shift after a Turkish court decree has sparked extensive ...