Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century and converted into a mosque in the 15th century. It served as a museum for 90 years during the Republic period and became a mosque again in 2020. As of April 2024, the lower floor of Hagia Sophia serves entirely as a mosque and is open only to those who pray. The upper floor galleries are open to touristic visits and can … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
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Byzantine Mosaics in Hagia Sophia (Latest News) 2024
The mosaics in Hagia Sophia are the traces of a lost civilization that have survived to the present day. Hagia Sophia was built in 537 and remained a church for 900 years. However, the mosaics inside were controversial even in those years. After 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period and remained a mosque for about 500 years. The building … [Read more...] about Byzantine Mosaics in Hagia Sophia (Latest News) 2024
Hagia Sophia History, Architecture, Facts (Updated 2024)
Hagia Sophia is undoubtedly one of the structures that changed the history of architecture. It remained as the world’s biggest monotheistic temple for 1000 years. Hagia Sophia served as a church for 900 years, and as a mosque for 500 years and then as a museum for 85 years. However, it was converted to a mosque again in July 2020. As an experienced tour guide who has … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia History, Architecture, Facts (Updated 2024)