Efforts are underway to address structural concerns within Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, with a focus on the restoration of a vital minaret following the discovery of significant cracks. Steel scaffolding now envelops the minaret named after Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, situated in
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
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has converted an old land registry office building situated in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square into a museum that tells the story of Hagia Sophia, from its original construction to modern day. Visitors to Hagia Sophia can
Designed by Tabanlioğlu Architects, the Ataturk Cultural Center (AKM) will mainly serve as an opera house, but the center will also have venues ranging from cinema and theater to exhibition halls, cafes and restaurants. Located in the main square of the city,
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