The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...

There is a separate entrance for Turkish citizens that leads to the ground level of the mosque. The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million ...

Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in ...