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The Hagia Sophia is one of the most astonishing buildings ever constructed, standing at the crossroads of empires, religions, and centuries. Built in the 6th century, it served as the heart of the ...

Istanbul (CNN) — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in 537CE before its ...

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Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the start of the restoration last month in a post on X, saying the project will continue without interrupting religious services at the site.

There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top spots in Sultanahmet Square for taking in the views from afar. ByKaitlyn ...

Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure, experts said on Monday.

Hagia Sophia’s iconic dome, a majestic structure, is undergoing a restoration program, and it has to be a mega. Standing proudly for 1,486 years, Istanbul’s iconic building has undergone several ...