Istanbul/Rhodes – Centuries-old tales from the island of Rhodes claimed a key role in the construction of the magnificent Hagia Sophia: that its soaring domes were built with uniquely crafted Rhodian ...

The Hagia Sophia is the most iconic symbol of Byzantine architecture. Credit Benh LIEU SONG / CC BY-SA 2.0 / via Wikimedia Commons After fifteen centuries, Hagia Sophia‘s maze-like, underground ...

This work paved the way for the current restoration efforts, which will allow visitors to experience parts of Hagia Sophia contemporary with its 6th-century construction, as well as sections believed ...

Restoration efforts are underway at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ... materials and techniques that are consistent with Ottoman-era construction to ensure that the dome will be stable and true to ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture is undertaking a cleaning program of the underground spaces of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aiming to make them accessible to the public. The project includes the ...

The program will make tunnels and cells open to the public - Much of them are as old as the temple - See photos Below the glorious temple – and today a mosque – the Hagia Sophia hides a whole ...