Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...
John the Baptist near the sixth-century Hagia Sophia, the seventh-century Church of Hagios Demetrios and an array of museums including the Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum, and the White ...
This became most evident in 2020, when Istanbul's Hagia Sophia-long a museum-was reconverted into a mosque. Beyond catering to conservative supporters, it reflected Turkey's broader pivot toward an ...