The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and ...

Europe boasts many cities steeped in history, rich culture, and diverse landscapes that inspire travellers time and again. A ...

Turkey has so much to explore. For me, the two places in Turkey that are completely unlike anywhere else are its capital ...

Restoration work continues at the Fethiye Mosque (formerly the Ani Cathedral), the first conquest mosque in Anatolia, where ...

One of the world's top city break destinations will be getting new flights from a London airport - making it even easier to ...

We had three nights left and stayed at a hotel within walking distance of the six major tourist sites: the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and the Bosphorus ...

He also shared his "favourite little quirky thing" about the city, which is Hagia Sophia – the ancient basilica turned mosque that stands as a testament to history at 1,600 years old.

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 city was completed quickly, after six years of work. It was equipped with a lavish palace, the famous hippodrome, senate, forum, and capitol, and a century later the famous Hagia Sophia basilica, ...

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.