Long term restoration began for the centuries-old structure Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
epa10863903 A ferry sails on the Bosphorus in front of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, 16 September 2023. According to the statement of the Directorate of Communications the restoration of Hagia Sophia Mosque will consist of two phases. The first phase will be completed in January 2024 and the second phase will be completed within 3 years. During this period, the mosque will be open to visitors and worshippers. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
