Hagia Sophia

US State Department Calls on Turkey to Preserve Monuments' Diverse History

US State Department Calls on Turkey to Preserve Monuments' Diverse History

In response to the conversion of the historic Monastery of Chora into a Muslim place of worship, the US State…

2 weeks ago

Byzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into Mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years…

2 weeks ago

President Erdoğan Condemns Global Powers for Exploitation of Islamic World

Istanbul, Turkey - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan led Friday prayer at the historic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul today,…

1 month ago

Turkish social media triggered by display of Greek flag in Hagia Sophia: "He is a paid Mossad agent"

A Greek tourist displaying his country's flag inside Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has triggered angry reactions across Turkish social media,…

2 months ago

Greek geologist expects a major earthquake to rock Istanbul: "The longer the delay, the worse it is for Hagia Sophia"

A Greek geologist warned that a major earthquake in Istanbul is "late." Seismologist Athanassios Ganas on ERTnews warned that a…

3 months ago

Hagia Sophia: Minaret Restoration Due to Structural Cracks

Dismantling efforts have begun on one of the four minarets surrounding Hagia Sophia after structural cracks were discovered, signaling the…

3 months ago

The historic steps of Hagia Sophia was covered with parquet

The changes in the Hagia Sophia have caused intense debates in Turkey, according to Cumhuriyet newspaper, whose recent publication included…

4 months ago

Hagia Sophia Imposes Entrance Fee for Foreign Tourists

Hagia Sophia, the iconic historical monument in Istanbul, will now impose an entrance fee of 25 euros (825 Turkish liras)…

4 months ago

Erdoğan: Being remembered as the president who made Hagia Sophia a mosque again is the greatest honour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan mentioned the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque during an art award event in…

5 months ago

Hagia Sophia's dome risks collapse - Pieces of dome fall next to visitors (VIDEO)

The images of shame from inside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul are causing sadness. Video from a security camera shows…

6 months ago

Hagia Sophia to Introduce Admission Fees for Tourists Starting January 2024

Tourists planning to visit Hagia Sophia in Istanbul will be required to pay admission fees, beginning in January 2024, as…

7 months ago

Hagia Sophia: The AMAZING digital illustrations

A digital illustration of the Hagia Sophia that might have looked like this during the reign of the Palaiologos dynasty.…

7 months ago

"The Turkish flag will fly in Jerusalem and our enemies will weep," says popular Turkish Imam

Turkish Imam Halil Konakçı, with 1.7 million Instagram followers, said that the Turkish flag will fly over Jerusalem and likened…

7 months ago

Erdogan inaugurates first state-built church in modern Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday (Oct 8) inaugurated the first church built with government backing in the country's…

7 months ago

"SAVE HAGIA SOPHIA" - The warning from Turkish historian İlber Ortaylı

It is not the first time that the distinguished Turkish historian İlber Ortaylı has publicly warned about the danger of…

8 months ago

Turkish professor warns: "Hagia Sophia will collapse if it is not closed"

A prominent Turkish historian and academic is sounding the alarm about the stability of Hagia Sophia, stressing that if it…

8 months ago

Hagia Sophia Restoration and Maintenance: Concerns Over Political Motives and Damage Highlighted

Following the discovery of significant damage to the historic Orthodox Christian Hagia Sophia cathedral in Istanbul, which was converted into…

8 months ago

An Appeal for the Restoration of Hagia Sophia: A Call to Preserve the House of Wisdom

The Great Church of Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sophia, is a living monument to the glory of our Orthodox Christian Faith…

10 months ago

An intact 1,500-year-old Byzantine structure was discovered next to Hagia Sophia - See the AMAZING photos

A Byzantine structure, which probably dates back to the fifth century, was discovered by archaeologists in the square of the…

10 months ago

On this day in 548 AD, Byzantine Empress Theodora passes away

Empress Theodora is referred to as the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. She was the wife of Justinian I,…

11 months ago