Historic Restoration at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Main Dome Under Renovation
A significant phase has been reached in the ongoing restoration and reinforcement works at the 1486-year-old Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. The most comprehensive reinforcement and restoration process in the structure’s history has begun on its main dome. The works, carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations, are being conducted under the meticulous supervision of
The dome of Hagia Sophia will be dismantled for restoration
Hagia Sophia, one of the most famous structures in the world, will have its dome dismantled for restoration. As one of the most important examples of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia is notable for the size of its dome and the grandeur of its interior decorations. Once serving as a museum, Hagia Sophia was reopened for