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Unveiling the Artistic Wonders: Mosaic Panels and Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
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Central Dome and Semi-Domed Altar in Hagia Sophia: An Architectural and Historical Journey
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Archaeological Discoveries Beneath Hagia Sophia
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Why marble floors of Hagia Sophia Contain Hidden Symbols
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Hagia Sophia acoustics: Why Sound Travels Differently Under Hagia Sophia’s Dome
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The Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia: Where Emperors Entered the Divine
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Points of Interest

Unveiling the Artistic Wonders: Mosaic Panels and Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
Read More »

Central Dome and Semi-Domed Altar in Hagia Sophia: An Architectural and Historical Journey
Read More »
History

Archaeological Discoveries Beneath Hagia Sophia
Read More »

Why marble floors of Hagia Sophia Contain Hidden Symbols
Read More »

Hagia Sophia acoustics: Why Sound Travels Differently Under Hagia Sophia’s Dome
Read More »

The Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia: Where Emperors Entered the Divine
Read More »
Things to Do

Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Read More »

Exploring the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Read More »

The Ultimate Istanbul Summer Guide 2024
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Top Things to Do in Istanbul Bosporus in 2024
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Hagia Sophia Audio Guide

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Turkey refutes allegations of selling Hagia Sophia to the Vatican, firmly denying any such claims.

– The Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate has denounced a string of fraudulent news and misinformation circling on social media, countering

Erdoğan Names Signatory of İstanbul Convention and Hagia Sophia Decrees to Constitutional Court

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed Yılmaz Akçil, previously of the Council of State, to the Constitutional Court. Akçil notably

Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia from January 2024

From January 2024, visitors to Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, must pay an entrance fee, says the Turkish Minister. The ancient

Hagia Sophia Scheduled for Damage Restoration

The iconic Hagia Sophia, an ancient architectural marvel in Istanbul, is set to undergo extensive restoration and preservation works, following

Enhanced Safeguards Implemented for Hagia Sophia’s Preservation from Vandals

Visitors are seen to be taking small fragments from the walls of Hagia Sophia as mementoes. The ancient cathedral-turned-mosque, a

Hagia Sophia’s Transformation Reignites Secular-Religious Debate in Turkey

A social media storm has ensued following the Turkish government’s surprising decision to transform Istanbul’s distinguished Hagia Sophia back into

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