One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

Construction and renovation work is taking place at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to preserve the historic mosque and ...

ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN)-- There is a shiny ... 16th century masterpieces such as the Suleymaniye Mosque, built by the Ottoman Empire's most famous architect, Mimar Sinan, and ornate, neo-Baroque ...

When Western tourists who are visiting Istanbul, Turkey, cruise into ... Then there is the Blue Mosque, an Ottoman-era temple just a short walk from the famous landmark, followed by many other ...

One of Sultanahmet's lesser-known mosques is also one of its most beautiful. Designed by the famous Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan (who also designed the Süleymaniye Mosque) and completed ...

Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair ...

It’s the best place to get a comprehensive overview of Turkey’s archaeological ... which is known for its famous historical mosques, rich Iskender kebab, and thermal baths.