The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a ...

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine cistern next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, transformed into a luxurious spa center operated by ...

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A tourist faced unexpected harassment at Hagia Sophia—what happened at Turkey’s iconic site that’s causing international ...

Authorities in Turkey have sealed off a luxury spa that was set up by illegally modifying a 1,500-year-old cistern near Hagia ...

The earthquake that struck the Portuguese capital after a period of intense seismic activity rattled the Greek island of ...

ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities have sealed off a luxury spa run by a five-star Istanbul hotel that was set up by illegally ...

A Byzantine Empire atmosphere with modern facilities and amenities was enjoyed by clients of a spa in Istanbul, which ...

The operation of a spa center in a 1,500-year-old historic cistern next to Hagia Sophia has caused reactions in Istanbul. The ...

Following the protests, the General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums filed a complaint against the responsible persons ...

Near Hagia Sophia, an ancient site held a hidden secret. Now, legal battles and heritage concerns are making headlines.