Hagia Sophia

Hammams are experiencing a resurgence in Istanbul, becoming a favorite of both tourists and locals trying to reconnect with their traditions, experts on the Turkish bathhouses have said. 

"The last 15 years or so, I see that there's a huge uprise again, especially among the young people," said Elizabet Kurumlu, an Istanbul-based hammam expert and guide.

As part of the projects implemented by the Ministry of Culture for the universal accessibility of cultural infrastructures, the corresponding project in Monemvasia is underway, with the creation of a network of tour routes in the Upper Town, combined with the installation of a lift in the Castle for disabled p

A symbolic ceremony for Ismail Haniyeh will be held today at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul during the midday prayer, nearly simultaneously with his funeral in Doha.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the ceremony, while the prayer will be led by Ali Erbaş, head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs.

In an upcoming exhibition, Istanbul's Basilica Cistern will host a collection of 22 predominantly crystal artworks by contemporary Czech sculptors Vlastimil Beránek and Jaroslav Prošek, set within its ancient, 1,500-year-old historical ambiance.

Three Turkish cities have made notable appearances on the 2024 Happy City Index prepared by the U.K.-based Institute for Quality of Life.

Istanbul, Türkiye's bustling metropolis, ranks 197th, while the coastal gems of İzmir and Antalya secure the 222nd and 246th positions, respectively.

The Turkish ministry of culture and tourism completed a digital scan of Hagia Sophia in Instanbul to create its perfect "digital twin," as part of a program to produce a record of the monument, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Thursday.

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A child plays at the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia, which was recently controversially converted into a mosque, on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Istanbul, Sunday. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by sacrificing animals to commemorate the prophet Ibrahim's faith in being willing to sacrifice his son. [AP]

The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, opened its doors with new works, revealing the most special examples of historical and cultural heritage.

The Runciman Award Ceremony 2024, organized by the Anglo-Hellenic League, in partnership with the Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's College London will take place on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall at King's College London and online via Zoom.