One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...

Hagia Sophia has been a church ... But eventually four huge pillars will be erected inside to support a platform from where specialists will restore the dome's paintings and mosaics.

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic domes from the threat ...

Inside the building, four columns will support a platform to allow for restoration of the Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, and a crane will be used to work on the roof, dome and minarets. Simulations of ...