The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks with 1,500 years of history, is currently undergoing restoration. To carry out the highly sensitive work, a Liebherr 280 HC-L luffing jib crane has been installed, becoming a temporary but striking addition to Istanbul’s skyline. The luffing jib crane enables precise and safe lifting operations in the challenging environment between the mosque’s minarets.
Atilla Dural, a Turkish tower crane rental company and a Liebherr partner since the 1980s, is providing a Liebherr 280 HC-L luffing jib crane for this extraordinary project. Managing Director Turgay Dural explained: “In projects as sensitive and historically significant as the Hagia Sophia Mosque, technical competence must be matched by absolute reliability. Even the smallest error could have serious consequences, which is why we chose the Liebherr 280 HC-L. Liebherr gives us complete confidence and technical support which is essential for flawless execution.”
Long-standing partnership
For Atilla Dural, contributing to the Hagia Sophia restoration is both a responsibility and a source of pride. “Our long-standing partnership with Liebherr has enabled us to play an active role in many prestigious projects, including the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge,” Dural continues. “In such projects, options are limited, technical expertise, and quality are decisive factors. With Liebherr, we know we can deliver to the highest standards.”
Read the full article here
