"We've waited for years to pray here" - the history of Hagia Sophia Crowds gathered in Istanbul as the historic Hagia Sophia site opened for Friday prayers for the first time since Turkish ...

Nonetheless, he made an about-turn in 2020. “My dear nation, the conquest of Istanbul and the conversion of the Hagia Sophia ...

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 ...

Istanbul is a historic city filled with beauty, but there's one thing visitors do wrong. This is the best way to see the city ...

This photo taken on Aug. 26, 2024 shows the interior view of the ancient building Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 1,500-year-old building is one of the most popular tourist spots in the ...

Book the traditional Turkish hammam — you won’t regret it. The bulk of Istanbul’s main attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar — as well as the majority of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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We've spotted a great price for an Istanbul city break in March next year. You could enjoy three nights at the 5-star ...