One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

We explore some of Istanbul's top sights including the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar & the Blue Mosque. We also get to try some delicious traditional street food.

the Hagia Sophia was converted to a mosque and Muslims were able to worship at the monument again. The Hagia Sophia is considered one of Istanbul’s most historical artifacts. While the building ...

Dominating Istanbul’s skyline, Hagia Sophia sits in the center of the Sultanahmet District, across from the Blue Mosque and a short walk from the Topkapi Palace. At the time of its original ...

The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again. This aerial photograph ...

Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold ...

Following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul earlier this spring, the reinforcement and restoration of the celebrated ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say ... Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he ...

There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top spots in Sultanahmet Square for taking in the views from afar.

Today, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors like many other mosques in Istanbul, such as Sülemaniye, the Blue Mosque, and Fatih Mosque. While the 2024 introduction of a 25 euro ticket price may have ...