… . Istanbul (AsiaNews) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned Hagia Sophia and Chora, Istanbul… dome of Hagia Sophia in ancient Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) around the … the ancient Christian basilicas of Hagia Sophia and Chora into mosques – …

… strengthening tourism relations between Türkiye and its Turkic state partners, sharing encouraging … for their strong interest in Türkiye. The minister highlighted various … cultural heritage sites, including the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Galata Tower, Ephesus, …

… conversion of the cathedral. Addressing Turkish authorities she said, “There are … In Turkey, several historic churches, particularly Byzantine-era structures in Istanbul, … have been converted into mosques. The most prominent example is Hagia Sophia …

… visit: İstanbul Toy Museum The İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi, or İstanbul Toy … became the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, also known as Ayasofya-i … To the southwest of Hagia Sofia lies a timeless architectural … at the Archaeology Museum, Türkiye’s first museum, which …

… sixth-century Hagia Sophia cathedral, a Unesco world heritage site in Istanbul, Türkiye, reverts … same site three times, the Hagia Sophia (literally: Holy Wisdom or Divine …

… Istanbul and is just under 18 miles from the Hagia Sophia … public transportation in Istanbul. It costs 130 Turkish lira, equivalent … Orphanage (“Rum Yetimhanesi” in Turkish). Locals bill it as … on the Turkish island of Büyükada, in Istanbul. Salvator Barki …

… cathedral Hagia Sophia is turned into a mosque by decree issued by Turkish …

… metropolis. The desecration of Hagia Sophia was a temporary low … fomenting Islamophobia and anti-Turkish sentiment”. Outraged by the … ethnic community, military-age Turks drive recklessly through the … respect for natives, Turkish nationalists do whatever suits …

… the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom [Hagia Sophia]. The greatest church of all … to early Byzantium — the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and its space. It’s …

… churches and monasteries in Turkey facing neglect. He emphasized … a mosque not contradict Turkey’s multi-religious and … the context of the “Turkish conquest tradition,” without acknowledging … restoring the dome of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople during the …