Hagia Sophia reinstated as a mosque in 2020 The Hagia Sophia, also known as the Basilica of Divine Wisdom, was built by Emperor Justinian the Great and completed in 537 AD. For the subsequent 900 ...

The Basilica Cistern's central location in Sultanahmet makes it easy to explore before or after visiting nearby sights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum.

the Basilica of San Lorenzo was once the largest circular church in the world. Its architectural influence extended to the design of Hagia Sophia. Despite numerous reconstructions, it remains an ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree ... locales like the Grand Bazaar and the Basilica Cistern. The property is open from ...