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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...
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Major restorations begin to preserve Hagia Sophia
"We have been carrying out intensive restoration efforts on Hagia Sophia and its surrounding structures for three years," said Mehmet Selim Okten, a construction engineer, lecturer at Mimar Sinan Fine ...
5 Rooftops In Istanbul With Views Of The Blue Mosque And Hagia Sophia
There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top ...
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The Magnificent Mosaics of Hagia Sophia That Survive to This Day
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 ...
Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes
Turkey has embarked on a restoration project aimed at preserving the Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's landmarks. The Turkish ...
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Türkiye’s iconic Hagia Sophia is to undergo a landmark restoration
As cities go, Istanbul’s history makes it one of the most fascinating, patchworked hubs around, and the Hagia Sophia, a vast ...
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From the Acropolis to the Colosseum: How much do tickets cost for seven monuments and museums
Entry to the Acropolis costs 30 euros, 22 euros for the Louvre, and 25 euros for Hagia Sophia. The "Smile of the Mona Lisa" becomes very expensive, as if someone wants to see the painting alone, they ...
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Cretan Deer Cave Art dates back 11,000 years, to last Ice Age
Dr Thomas Strasser of Providence College, Rhode Island says “This is the first palaeolithic art ever found in Greece and it’s ...
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia’s Majestic Dome Undergoes A Year-Long Restoration; Remains Open For Prayers & Tourists
Hagia Sophia’s iconic dome, a majestic structure, is undergoing a restoration program, and it has to be a mega. Standing proudly for 1,486 years, Istanbul’s iconic building has undergone several ...
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Turkey Begins Extensive Restoration of Hagia Sophia Dome
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Turkey has commenced the first comprehensive restoration of the iconic Hagia Sophia's dome in Istanbul, starting on Monday, April 14, 2025. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri ...
The Daily Star19d
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake
The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again. But the latest ...
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Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake
The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change — through the centuries the city’s architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again. But the latest renovation ...