Turkey to renovate 1,500-year-old dome of Hagia Sophia

Turkey to renovate 1,500-year-old dome of Hagia Sophia

Turkey’s culture and tourism ministry is set to launch a restoration of the dome of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy ...

Former Minister of Culture Günay, art historian Sözen and former director of Hagia Sophia Yücel issued warnings about the restoration work.

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia's Majestic Dome Undergoes A Year-Long Restoration; Remains Open For Prayers & Tourists

Hagia Sophia’s iconic dome, a majestic structure, is undergoing a restoration program, and it has to be a mega. Standing proudly for 1,486 years, Istanbul’s iconic building has undergone several centuries of change. Finally, it’s receiving the most extensive restoration project in its long history. Focused on enhancing the dome’s earthquake resilience, the preservation work will ensure the building continues to inspire future generations without…

TÜRKIYE TO BEGIN RESTORATION WORK ON DOME OF HAGIA SOPHIA

Mon 21 April 2025: Türkiye is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure, experts said on Monday. Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for 900 years until its capture by Ottoman Sultan […]

ISTANBUL. The approximately 1500-year-old building is restored by means of a crane.