It then served as a mosque from 1453 ... the Hagia Sophia is considered the magnum opus of Byzantine architecture. Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside ... after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque. The sixth-century Istanbul landmark's museum status - in place for nearly ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree ... It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque ...

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...

Pope Francis on Sunday joined an international chorus of condemnation of Turkey's decision to convert Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia landmark back into a mosque. “I think of Hagia Sophia ...

Its words: In addition to their renowned patronage of architecture, which yielded the conversion of the Church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a congregational mosque, Ottoman sultans and elites ...

Discover the medieval charm of Istanbul with captivating drone footage showcasing its iconic skyline, ancient walls, and historic landmarks. Glide above the vibrant cityscape, from the majestic Hagia ...