… current indicators point toward Türkiye as the likely first … diplomatically significant. It reinforces Türkiye’s historical role as … held in the ancient Hagia Sophia of Iznik Iznik’s … rich cultural heritage positions Türkiye as a meaningful first …

… The Ecumenical Patriarchate, based in İstanbul, is the spiritual center for … religious institutions. Religious minorities in Turkey, including Greek Orthodox Christians, Armenians … urging Turkey to respect the historical significance of the Hagia Sophia and …

… marquee attractions (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace) are a … beef dishes. 9. Hotel Saint Sophia, Sultanahmet ££ | Best for … namesake landmark: the dwarfing Hagia Sophia mosque, with its … of the Turkish republic, stayed — is now Istanbul’s smallest …

… business travelers, pointing to Istanbul as its top destination. … Istanbul dominates tourist arrivals, many other cities across Türkiye … this dynamic. "Istanbul in particular is really … the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia. Türkiye is very rich in history …

… Cusa in a boat with Hagia Sophia in the background. The image … trip to what is now Istanbul as part of a papal … flanked by Hagia Sophia, the world-famous church-turned-mosque in Istanbul that …

… ceremony was attended by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, … prime minister’ Unal Ustel, Turkish ambassador in Nicosia Ali Murat … began, before adding that Turkey’s directorate-general of foundations … as a church named Hagia Sophia, with ground having been …

… important religious landmarks in the Turkish-Islamic world and a … after it was brought to Istanbul. Ulu Cami is often … such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and Selimiye Mosque … the largest calligraphy museums in Türkiye and even the world.”   …

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… of its members burning the Turkish flag, anti-migrant messages and … protests against the conversion of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia into a mosque. There …

… to travellers, including Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. Currently, passengers can … fly to Istanbul Airport (IST … must-see sights including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and …