Straddling two continents, Istanbul is one of the most diverse and vibrant cities on Earth. It’s where minarets and terracotta rooftops pierce the skyline, where the air is filled with the sounds of ...

Istanbul, Europe's largest city, is one of the best city break destinations in Turkey. The city has a mix of cultural ...

Colorful Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in the background. Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship.

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on any Istanbul itinerary—but visiting a mosque for the first time as a non-Muslim can seem a little daunting. You don’t want to commit a faux ...