Shocking footage shows heavy cranes inside Hagia Sophia amid 2025 seismic restoration. Turkish officials claim safety, but ...

The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced the completion of restoration and enhancement works at the Church of Hagia Sophia ...

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 ...

The last hospitalized victim of the Annunciation Church shooting is back home with her family. Sophia Forchas, 12, was among 30 people who were shot during Mass the morning of Aug. 27. Two of her ...

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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Efforts to protect the city’s landmarks may not be enough when the next big earthquake strikes. Pressure continues to build along the North Anatolian Fault, putting ...

Soar over the magnificent Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, in this awe-inspiring aerial journey. This stunning drone footage captures the iconic blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, ...

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is about to get a makeover. In light of recent earthquakes in Turkey, experts fear the 1,500-year-old mosque is structurally vulnerable, and the Turkish government has ...