Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...
Today, the Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing millions of visitors annually who come to admire its historical and artistic value, including its mosaics and calligraphy.
On July 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree enabling the famed Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine-era architectural monument, to be used as a mosque SOCHI, December 29. /TASS/.