From tiled palaces to centuries-old markets, art galleries and colorful neighborhoods, here's a must-visit guide to Türkiye's ...

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 ...

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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 ...

An arson attempt occurred Monday night at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople when, after the conclusion of a prayer service, an unidentified man wearing a red hat and shorts went behind the ...

Hagia Sophia remained a cathedral for the Byzantine Empire until 1453, when it served as a mosque following the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, today's Istanbul, for nearly five centuries. Under ...

COURTESY RICK STEVES At the heart of Istanbul’s Old Town, the Hagia Sophia stands near the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, several museums and pleasant Sultan Ahmet Park.

Turkey has begun what a minister has said, the “largest and most comprehensive” restoration and reinforcement effort on the dome of Hagia Sophia.

Facing the Hagia Sophia is the Blue Mosque. The area in between is the historic center of Istanbul, with blossoming trees, refreshing fountains, and a mix of strolling tourists and locals.

What you see today is only the upper third of the original massive stone tower. The best look at ancient Constantinople is Hagia Sophia. Built as a church in the sixth century, it marked the pinnacle ...