Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

Until the completion of Istanbul's Blue Mosque in 1616 the Hagia Sophia was the main mosque in the city, and its architecture inspired builders of the Blue Mosque and several others around the ...

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Hagia Sophia was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. A visit here is one of the best ways to see Istanbul's stunning architecture. To enter the Hagia Sophia, modest clothing must be ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would ... Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out.

Galata Tower, a famous medieval stone tower with sweeping views of Istanbul's skyline, is a must-see when seeing the ...

The new museum is frequently compared to the Pantheon in Rome, sometimes to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, both also architectural designs of space surmounted by domes and illuminated from them.

Traveling for things like architecture, museums and food culture is great ... Maiden's Tower lit up in early evening, with ...

The Four Seasons Istanbul is situated just around the corner from the crown jewel of the Istanbul skyline—the Hagia Sophia—which ... views of the Byzantine architectural style, without the ...

Not far from the Blue Mosque is the equally impressive Hagia Sophia. Originally built as ... Considered the masterpiece of architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was built in the 16th century to ...

The same Italian architect who restored the Hagia Sophia is behind the building’s original design, which was converted into a 17-room boutique hotel when it reopened in 2021. Rooms play on the ...