The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul ... But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims around the world embark on a spiritual journey of fasting, reflection, and renewal. This sacred ...

Hagia Sophia was a cathedral for nearly 1,000 years before being converted into a mosque in 1453 and a museum in 1935. Diyanet said in a statement on Tuesday that the Christian icons in Hagia ...

Istanbul is a city that reveals itself on its own terms for travelers who invest the time and energy to unpeel its many ...

Turkey is a land where history comes alive, where breathtaking landscapes meet vibrant culture, and where every street corner ...

"The swimming and spa centre near the Hagia Sophia mosque... was sealed off by teams from the Fatih municipality in line with a decision by its preservation committee," a municipal official told AFP.

“The swimming and spa centre near the Hagia Sophia mosque ... was sealed off by teams from the Fatih municipality in line with a decision by its preservation committee,” a municipal official sai ...

FILE - Worshippers perform a night prayer called 'Tarawih' during the eve of the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Turkey at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, ...