From the 15th century to the early 20th century, Hagia Sophia served as a mosque. During this time, minarets—tall towers from which the Islamic call to prayer is projected—were added to the ...

Hagia Sophia was a cathedral for nearly 1,000 years before being converted into a mosque ... has been the scene of Islam-linked activities in recent years. In 2018, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ...

There are some important things to keep in mind before you visit. First, the Hagia Sophia is now a working mosque. You will need to remove your shoes before stepping onto the building's carpet and ...

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on ... which are considered the holiest day of the week in Islam. As a result, there is a special prayer on Fridays at noon and most mosques ...