Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan

Tourists and worshippers visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, while Turkey begins restoration work on Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. video

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

  • The dome will first be covered to protect it during the repair process
  • Existing lead cover will then be removed for the restoration and reinforcement project to continue
By AP ·