The head of Russia’s Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill said he was “deeply concerned” by the moves, describing Hagia Sophia as “one of the greatest monuments of Christian culture.” ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture is undertaking a cleaning program of the underground spaces of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aiming to make them accessible to the public. The project includes the ...

Across continents, sacred sites like the venerable Hagia Sophia and the striking Mosque ... being the first qibla in Islam and the site of Prophet Muhammad’s Isra and Miraj (Night Journey ...

TASS/. Despite the change in status, Hagia Sophia will still be protected as a cultural heritage site, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a press conference in Ankara Tuesday.

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for ... about the history of the site. There are some important things to keep in mind before you visit. First, the Hagia Sophia is now a working ...

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on ... ll have to leave your shoes unattended in an open cubby area. Plan to wear clean, matching socks, or make sure your feet are decently ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

Using a new fee and rules for tourists, Turkey is trying to preserve and improve the experience of worshippers at Hagia Sophia. Tourists can’t visit Hagia Sophia for free anymore. Since Monday ...