Turkey begins the largest restoration in the history of the dome - Hagia Sophia will remain open for worshippers and visitors ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake 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 ...

Experts on the Scientific Board say the use of modern technologies, careful material analysis and frequent consultations are ensuring the ...

The Hagia Sophia ... from the outside” and the “scaffolding takes away the aesthetic of the monument... renovation is a must,” said Abdullah Yilmaz, a guide. Hagia Sophia, a World Heritage ...

That is, you design and plan it, but when you open it, things may develop differently," she told Reuters outside the Hagia Sophia. The dome will first be covered to protect it during the repair ...

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. But the latest ...