As Ramadan begins, Türkiye upholds its traditions of hospitality, cleanliness and charity, preparing mosques and public ...

The Byzantine Empire is not always recognised as the crucial link that connected the classical world with modern Europe.

The historian Moshe Sharon demonstrated in 2002 that the detailed descriptions of the battles of the Islamic conquests ...

Built between 1550 and 1557 after being commissioned by its namesake, Süleyman I, this grand structure features multiple gardens and a large dome ... others like the Hagia Sophia, meaning ...

The Hagia Sophia, with its massive dome and stunning mosaics, is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. The Blue Mosque, with its elegant minarets and exquisite tilework, is a symbol of Ottoman ...

Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Originally built as a cathedral, it later became a mosque and is now a museum. Its grand dome ...

The mosque features the Green Dome, which marks the Prophet's burial site and serves ... alongside calligraphic inscriptions promoting patience and peace. 5. Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey ...

Hagia Sophia is a short walk from the Blue Mosque and is a true architectural masterpiece, with a dome that required complex calculations to ensure its stability. Initially, in the 6th century, it was ...

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.