The legal battle initiated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality regarding the transfer of ownership of Taksim Gezi Park to the Sultan Bayezid Foundation has finally concluded. Taksim Gezi Park is a small urban park in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, next to
The annual festival Burning Man has revealed the design of the 2024 Temple at Black Rock City, which will become the central installation during the festival happening between August 25th and September 2nd, 2024, in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Titled “The Temple
Restoration efforts within Istanbul’s renowned Grand Bazaar have sparked controversy among shopkeepers as restoration teams have drilled into walls and installed thick beams. While a significant portion of the restoration work in the Grand Bazaar has been completed, ongoing operations persist in
Chora Mosque, like the historic Hagia Sophia, which holds sacred importance for both Christians and Muslims, was controversially converted from a museum to a mosque. As for Hagia Sophia, a portion of it was reopened for visits as a museum with the
The World Monuments Fund (WMF), an independent nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage, has unveiled its lineup of projects for 2024. This year’s initiatives aim to address the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and repair damage in Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
A new visitor management policy, where a separation practice will take place between those coming for worship and foreigners visiting the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for cultural purposes, is set to take effect from Jan. 15. According to a recent statement from
Grand Egypt Museum, Cairo, Egypt When the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens to the public in mid-2024 (estimated), it will be the world’s most significant archaeological museum complex and host to more than 100,000 artifacts. For the first time, King Tut’s entire
Carousels and Ferris wheels designed by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf that spin to music by Miles Davis or Philip Glass: This is “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy.” With works designed by prominent 20th-century artists, the resurrected show bills itself as
A recent survey by the group Heritage for Peace details the damage done so far to more than 100 of these landmarks in Gaza since the start of the present conflict. The casualties include the Great Omari Mosque, one of the most
Jonathan Williams, the deputy director of the British Museum, is leaving his role. Though the circumstances and timeline of his departure have not been made public, his exit comes on the heels of an inquiry that found the London institution failed to
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