The Dome of the Rock was built by Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. This dazzling piece of architectural brilliance is one of ...

People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday ...

The most popular city in the world for tourists in 2023 is Istanbul, Turkey, and now holidaymakers from Bristol and the ...

Currently, passengers can fly to Istanbul Airport on Mondays and Fridays with easyJet, but from July you will also be able to ...

Currently, easyJet operates flights to Istanbul Airport on Mondays and Fridays, but starting in July, Pegasus Airlines will ...

Byzantine architecture has had a profound influence across the world, including in the Balkans, Middle East, and North ...

When we go to church, we are moving from time (the here and now) toward the kingdom. This is represented in several ways. One ...

I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re curious about the Middle East and Northern Africa but a bit unsure about scheduling a big ...

While mainstream European luxury travel might be out of your budget this year, you can stay at top-rated hotels for a ...

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 537CE ...

Third episode, tonight on TV, Monday, April 28, in prime time on Rai1, with Rai Cultura and 'Ulisse, il piacere della ...

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 ...