Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact

ISTANBUL When the 11th-century Chora Church was ordered to be reconverted into a mosque in 2020, many feared for the fate of its richly decorated interior, which features some of the worlds finest La… [+5663 chars]

Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact

Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact

Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact

Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact

Istanbul Church Reopens as Mosque With Medieval Mosaics and Frescoes Intact