The Historical Significance of Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia, or Ayasofya in Turkish, was commissioned by Emperor Justinian I and completed in 537 AD. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly ...

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, Hagia Sophia draws millions of visitors annually, both locals and tourists alike. However, the structure has suffered gradual wear and tear over time ...

Credit: Navitas Spa Sarnic Authorities in Turkey have sealed off a luxury spa that was set up by illegally modifying a 1,500-year-old cistern near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The spa, originally an ...

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.

Just steps away from the historic Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old cistern—once a crucial part of the city’s water supply system—was illegally converted into a luxury spa center, triggering ...

The Eternal City of Architectural Marvels Rome, often referred to as the "Eternal City," is a treasure trove for lovers of ...

Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city ...

The popular belief that European astronomy from the late Middle Ages and early Modern Age was more advanced than that of ...

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Museums, cuisine, nightlife and cruising the Bosphorus are some of the things to do in Istanbul at night. This vibrant city ...