Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: Chora Museum or Kariye Mosque re-opens its doors to visitors and worshippers in Istanbul ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey ...

Chora, a historic structure in İstanbul that has served various religious purposes throughout its long history, has been reopened as a mosque following a ceremony today. The building, which is under ...

The Chora Museum, a former Greek Orthodox religious building dating back to the 4th century, was reopened to worshippers in Istanbul as a mosque, sparking an angry reaction from Athens. The Greek ...

The Chora Church was reopened as a mosque in May 2024 with nearly all of its Byzantine frescoes and mosaics visible. (all photos Jennifer Hattam/Hyperallergic) ISTANBUL — When the 11th-century Chora ...

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status The UNESCO Committee has said that it "deeply regrets the lack of dialogue and information" on Turkey’s intention to change the ...