Hagia Sophia, [a] officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, [b] is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church (360–1453) and a museum …

Dec 15, 2025 · Hagia Sophia, place of worship built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century CE under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It is considered to …

Nov 19, 2015 · Hagia Sophia (Greek Ἁγία Σοφία, for 'Holy Wisdom') was designed to be the major basilica of the Byzantine Empire and held the record for the largest dome in the world until the …

Hagia Sophia, or “Holy Wisdom,” is one of the world’s most innovative architectural marvels. The building, located in present-day Istanbul, Turkey, embodies a complex history of conversion, …

Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Istanbul's iconic Byzantine cathedral turned Ottoman mosque. Explore 1500 years of history, stunning mosaics, magnificent dome architecture.

Sep 3, 2025 · Today, Hagia Sophia is one of the world’s most extraordinary mosques — but it’s more than that. It’s also a symbol, a cultural phenomenon, and a monument.

Hagia Sophia, the magnificent heritage of the glorious conquest, the precious entrustment of Fatih Sultan Mehmed Khan, is restored to its origin.

Hagia Sophia holds immense historical and cultural importance, as it has witnessed the rise and fall of empires and the evolution of architectural styles. Originally built as a Christian church in …

The Hagia Sophia is a significant building for both Christians and Muslims. For centuries, Hagia Sophia was the centre of the Orthodox Church for Christians history.

May 17, 2021 · The Hagia Sophia, or ‘Ayasofya’ in Turkish, is a world-famous 6th century church-turned-mosque in Istanbul, whose blended architectural styles and vast proportions have …