One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

That is, you design and plan it, but when you open it, things may develop differently,’ said Yalcin. So, what’s so special about Hagia Sophia? Well, it was the largest cathedral in the world ...

By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey’s culture and tourism ministry is set to launch a restoration of the dome of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy (@MehmetNuriErsoy) wrote on April 14 ...

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 has embarked on a restoration project aimed at preserving the Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's ... any damage to the mosaics that adorn the interior surface of the dome.

You can pass through the solid stone blocks that make up the Pyramid’s core to explore its hidden passages and chambers ... Romans 1,500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia was the biggest church ...

Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience ... “How it was possible to create such a complex design and resolve the logistical ...