A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia museum The world-famous ... in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into a mosque.

In Turkish, the building is called the Sultanahmet Camii—a direct translation of “Sultan Ahmed Mosque.” The landmark is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the district known as Sultanahmet ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

A Turkish court has delayed a decision on whether the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul can be converted into a mosque. The Council of State - Turkey's highest administrative body - said it would make a ...

In Turkish, the building is called the Sultanahmet Camii—a direct translation of “Sultan Ahmed Mosque.” The landmark is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the district known as Sultanahmet District. The ...

One of Sultanahmet's lesser-known mosques is also one of its most beautiful. Designed by the famous Ottoman imperial ... mosque is a welcome respite from Istanbul's busy streets.

Pilgrimage on BBC iPlayer features seven famous faces taking ... before crossing into Turkey with the goal of reaching Istanbul and the magnificent Suleymaniye Mosque. The experience gave the ...