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The Cathedral that became a Mosque | Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Some buildings are famous because they are beautiful. Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) is famous because it carries the story of entire civilisations. Standing in the heart of Istanbul, Türkiye, Hagia Sophia has witnessed the rise and fall of empires,...

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The Story Behind Putrajaya's Pink Dome | Putra Mosque

Putra Mosque in Putrajaya is one of those places of worship that feels almost unreal when you see it for the first time. A pink mosque sitting beside a calm lake. A giant dome reflected perfectly on the water. A...

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Church Architects built Germany’s Largest Mosque | Cologne Mosque

A family of architects known for designing Catholic churches might seem like an unusual choice for one of Germany’s most prominent mosques. But that is exactly what happened in Cologne. Cologne Central Mosque, located in the city’s Ehrenfeld district, was...

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