A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia museum The world-famous Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into ...

Pope Francis is the latest religious leader to speak out over the Turkish president's move Pope Francis has said he's "pained" by Turkey's decision to convert Istanbul's Hagia Sophia back into a ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover luxury travel—from takeoff to touchdown and everything in between. Istanbul has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world ...

But the real jewel in Istanbul’s crown is Hagia Sophia. Pronounced “hi-ya”, this enormous edifice once reigned as ... Gaze out at the towerings of Galata Tower, Rumeli Fortress, and Topkapi against ...

Whether you’re a professional or an amateur, Istanbul provides endless opportunities to capture unique and stunning images. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best photography spots in ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ayasofya Cami) $25 $500+ ...

The rooftop bars and restaurants on the European side of Istanbul get a lot of glory, largely because they’re within walking distance of the major tourist attractions like the Hagia Sophia and ...