Turkey marks 567th anniversary of Istanbul conquest with events taking place inside Hagia Sophia, 567 years after Fatih Sultan Mehmet gained victory in Istanbul
A presentation with the theme of the conquest of Istanbul was performed on a platform in front of the museum.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism organised the "Conquest Feast in Hagia Sophia" in coordination with Turkish Presidency Directorate of Communications as part of celebrations throughout the day. Turkey celebrated the 567th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul, dubbed as the start of a new era. Erdogan expressed gratitude to all those who did not abandon Hagia Sophia, the heirloom of the conquest.
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