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When Western tourists who are visiting Istanbul, Turkey, cruise into a port, many typically look for one particular landmark: the Hagia Sophia. Identifying the ancient temple, which has served as a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase ...

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 ...