Turkey has created a digital twin of Hagia Sophia, in order to rebuild it if it gets destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake ...

Diker noted that a large part of the underground structures of Hagia Sophia is as old as the church itself, with some sections contemporary to the temple, which was constructed from 532 to 537 ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

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Across continents, sacred sites like the venerable Hagia Sophia and the striking Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba have been repurposed to echo the prevailing winds of religious, political and ...

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Modern hotel located in the ancient part of the city - Panoramic view of Marmara Sea - 55 km to the airport.

The yellow-walled Four Seasons Sultanahmet puts guests just steps away from the iconic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, in the historic Old Town ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ayasofya Cami) $25 $500+ ...