Built as a Byzantine church, turned into an Ottoman mosque, and later declared a museum, the Hagia Sophia has carried many identities. Today, it remains one of the most contested monuments in the ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical ...

A photography exhibition showcasing the works of Mehmed Ozcay, one of Turkiye's leading calligraphers and the creator of the iconic calligraphic panels at Hagia Sophia, held on Tuesday. The event ...

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