Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

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If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to visit once you’ve checked the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque off your list ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

which can be purchased from outside the entrance to the worship area as well. Hagia Sophia is open to visitors every day from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. However, during prayer hours, the mosque is ...

Contact: 00 90 212 522 17 50 Facing the Hagia Sophia across an attractive park, the Blue Mosque is every westerner’s idea of ...