There is the Süleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century to rival the Hagia Sophia ... inside it and soak in all its glory. "The glorious impression of harmoniously blended space and light ...

An excellent way to link these sights is by bicycle; rent a CitiBike and follow the curvy, paved promenade from leafy Lummus ...

Entry to the Acropolis costs 30 euros, 22 euros for the Louvre, and 25 euros for Hagia Sophia. The "Smile of the Mona Lisa" becomes very expensive, as if someone wants to see the painting alone, they ...

Their genius lay in the massive dome, seemingly suspended in the air by its innovative pendentives, creating an ethereal glow of floating light ... Hagia Sophia into a museum was a mistake that needed ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience ... prayer in an ancient language. The art inside the building is a testament to ...