Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

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 ...

The Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel is also home to a small spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus some meeting and conference space. What's more, two dining venues are available on-site.

Hagia Sophia is a former Patriarchal Orthodox Cathedral ... The Maiden's Tower is a lighthouse on a small island in the ...