Turkey’s government hopes the new policies will help protect the 1,500-year-old landmark in Istanbul. (Tunahan Turhan / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images)

Hagia Sophia Introduces Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists

Worshippers will be able to use a separate entrance to gain free access to the 1,500-year-old landmark in Istanbul

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