ISTANBUL, June 27. /TASS/. Turkish historian and professor Ilber Ortayli has called for restricting tourists and worshippers' access to Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (formerly the Church of ...

Soar over the magnificent Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, in this awe-inspiring aerial journey. This stunning drone footage ...

The third and final stop of our European vacation was Turkey. When my kids, Gabbie and Paolo, and I were planning our trip, I ...

Talking about what he calls his "favourite little quirky thing", Simon zeroes in on Hagia Sophia – the venerable former basilica, now a grand mosque, which is some 1,600 years old.

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is undergoing renovations to preserve the historic mosque and former church from possible earthquake damage. The sacred temple was built between 532 and 537 AD.

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hagia Sophia (532 – 537 AD, Istanbul, Turkey) ... The current basilica, built in the 16th century, retains elements of the original structure and houses the Tomb of St. Peter. 5.

The Hagia Sophia was a Christian basilica consecrated in 538 ADE; it became a mosque in 1453, and then a museum in 1935. Four years ago, it was declared a mosque again by President Erdogan of Türkiye.

Istanbul (AsiaNews) - The Turkish government has started extraordinary - and long-term - repair and maintenance work on the former Hagia Sophia basilica in Istanbul, which a few years ago was ...

In Hagia Sophia’s main section where prayers are held, ... The basilica provides a unique experience, so the faithful should continue to get full access to it, Mendez said.