Hagia Sophia

Mahyas Tradition Adorns Hagia Sophia for Ramadan

Mar 5, 2024

Days ahead of Ramadan, the 450-year-old Ottoman tradition of mahyas, symbolizing the "sultan of eleven months," has commenced adorning historical mosques. Specifically, a mahya with the inscription 'La Ilahe Illallah' has been…

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Cat Resembling ‘Gli’ Becomes Hagia Sophia’s New Mascot

Feb 18, 2024

A cat that entered the newly opened visitors area of the Hagia Sophia mosque in the Fatih district of Türkiye's Istanbul attracted many people's attention due to its similarity to the cat named Gli, who lived in the mosque for 15 years.…

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gradual restoration of Türkiye’s 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia begins

Sep 19, 2023

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the start of repair work on Istanbul's 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, one of the city's most visited historical attractions. According to local media, the repair initiative intends to…

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TCG Anadolu Captivates Visitors with Hagia Sophia View in Istanbul

Apr 26, 2023

TCG Anadolu ship has docked in Istanbul once again, enchanting visitors with its view from the Hagia Sophia Mosque. The ship, the world's first SİHA ship, was open for visitors on April 17 and crossed the Bosphorus as…

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dense fog embraces Istanbul’s landmark Hagia Sophia

Nov 5, 2021

Dense fog blanket covered Istanbul’s landmarks Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosques, leaving a stunning scene in the city. Aerial footage showed the historical peninsula under the mesmerizing dense fog. The fog was effective early in the morning…