A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia ... museum in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into a mosque. Turkey's President ...

ISTANBUL (RNS ... While Erdoğan promised Hagia Sophia would remain fully accessible and free to all visitors, Turkey reneged ...

The secular opposition party that runs Istanbul has described the ... Islamist groups and devout Muslims in Turkey had long called for Hagia Sophia to become a mosque again, but secular opposition ...

Once the biggest cathedral in the world, 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 tour ...

A woman poses for a selfie in front of Hagia Sophia, or Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii, which the Turkish president declared to be open to Muslim worship after a court ruling, in Istanbul, Turkey ...

The Kremlin hopes that Turkey will keep Hagia Sophia’s ... Kirill called for preserving the neutral status of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which is a symbol for millions of Christians.

The Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Istanbul, putting guests within walking distance of the famous Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. However, many cited the hotel's ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they fell out of use in Turkey with the advent of running ...

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But the real jewel in Istanbul’s crown is Hagia Sophia. Pronounced “hi-ya”, this enormous edifice ... Turkish delight was created in the 18th century and has been Turkey’s most famous sweet treat. It ...

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