Hidden beneath the historic halls of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is a mysterious network of tunnels, corridors, and tombs. These subterranean spaces remained untouched for centuries—but now ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

Near Hagia Sophia, an ancient site held a hidden secret. Now, legal battles and heritage concerns are making headlines.

Hagia Sophia has admitted tourists free of charge ... Instead of the main entrance, tourists will now enter through a ramp and tunnel. They will have access only to the gallery floor. “ ...

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 ...

A Byzantine Empire atmosphere with modern facilities and amenities was enjoyed by clients of a spa in Istanbul, which ...

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A popular tourist city has brought in a £21 charge as it "struggles to cope" with tourism. Since January, tourists visiting Istanbul's Hagia Sophia have been charged £21.36 (€25) to enter the ...

In 1453, the Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque after Ottoman Turks conquered the city. Now a museum, it has survived earthquakes, sieges and the rise and fall of empires. Yet Hagia Sophia ...