Hagia Sophia was a cathedral for nearly 1,000 years before being converted into a mosque in 1453 and a museum in 1935. Diyanet said in a statement on Tuesday that the Christian icons in Hagia ...

In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: View of the Turkish Railways Museum Sirkeci train station, near the terminus of the Orient Express, Istanbul. (Photo by John Wreford/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ...

Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has served various roles throughout history, including a mosque and now a museum. Family-friendly tours of Hagia Sophia offer a unique ...

Discover the beauty of Turkey with these luxury tours. Explore the captivating landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...

Hammams have a rich history dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods, when public baths were a central element of daily ...

Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and ... in Istanbul or opt for a visit to the Blue Mosque rather than the Hagia Sophia, which is still free for visitors to enter, unlike the latter.

The only city in the world that straddles two continents, İstanbul is a place of compelling contrasts and centuries of ...