If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to ...

A former Turkish world kickboxing champion named Yavuz Özden recently made headlines in the country after hospitalizing a ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Relatives carry a coffin during the funeral of three members of the Inal family, who died in a fire that ...

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

Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...

Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques. Built between 1550 and 1557 after being commissioned by its namesake ...

Turkey has created a digital twin of Hagia Sophia, in order to rebuild it if it gets destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake ...

So rich is Istanbul in historic buildings of every stripe, especially Byzantine churches and colonnaded cisterns, Ottoman ...

It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a ...

Boomers and the silent generation are spending their nest eggs now to create memories and connections instead of leaving ...

A YouTuber called Chef Abu Omar, who has a restaurant in Istanbul, had earlier posted a video of preparations for the distribution of free meals at the Ummayyad Mosque. Italian Foreign Minister ...