Heavy truck and machinery inside Hagia Sophia’s interior spark outcry amid fears of damage during restoration.
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 ...
You’ve heard about Hagia Sophia’s famous dome. But what about the miraculous column, the Viking graffiti, and the portrait of Byzantium’s worst emperor?
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox ...
Faith, art, and history converge at these Islamic places of worship. We learn how architectural feats and design details chronicle Istanbul’s history. Ortaköy MosqueThe Ortaköy Mosque, officially the ...