Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient ...

As I prepare for my first visit, I’ve been looking for books and movies set in this major city. While I soon be wandering ...

Istanbul clings to its ancient past as it surges into the future as a modern metropolis. n the July/August 2006 issue of Traveler, Raphael Kadushin visits Istanbul, the fast-growing Turkish city ...

Note that the Ancient Orient Museum is currently closed as it undergoes renovations. The Istanbul Archaeological Museums are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (April to October) and 9 a.m. to 6:30 ...

Join Istanbul-based poet and writer Pelin Batu as she explores a museum bursting with history, myth and legend. Built in the 6th Century for the eastern Roman Empire from older building fragments ...

The roof of the Grand Bazaar, renovated after the film 'Skyfall,' offers visitors a unique panoramic view of Istanbul's historical ...

Last April, my husband Brent and I spent a month in Balat, a small neighborhood in Istanbul’s sprawling Fatih district. This was the heart of ancient Constantinople. Balat is now a popular ...

Both sit by Sultanahmet Arkeolojik Park and Sultanahmet Square, where the city's ancient Hippodrome sports arena once stood. Just west of Sultanahmet is Eminönü, where two of Istanbul's largest ...

Speaking of Istiklal Caddesi, this pedestrian-only walking street is the place to soak in the vibe of Istanbul. It is one of the most famous thoroughfares in the country and is flanked by both ...

“We transform the ancient rituals and blend it with science fiction ... Their first game, Recontact Istanbul, won “The Best Game Award by App Store.” The game was also exhibited in art galleries such ...

An ancient Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul regularly opens its doors to people of all faiths, who line up together and cheerfully share sweets – according to Muslim tradition – as they wait to make ...