The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul ... But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

"The swimming and spa centre near the Hagia Sophia mosque... was sealed off by teams from the Fatih municipality in line with a decision by its preservation committee," a municipal official told AFP.

As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims around the world embark on a spiritual journey of fasting, reflection, and renewal. This sacred ...

Istanbul is a city that reveals itself on its own terms for travelers who invest the time and energy to unpeel its many ...

“The swimming and spa centre near the Hagia Sophia mosque ... was sealed off by teams from the Fatih municipality in line with a decision by its preservation committee,” a municipal official sai ...

FILE - Worshippers perform a night prayer called 'Tarawih' during the eve of the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Turkey at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, ...

Recent travelers described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful ... is not as central and popular as others like the Hagia Sophia, meaning you won't have to rub elbows with ...