There is nowhere in the world quite like Istanbul. Spread across two continents, Istanbul is a city of layers and contrasts. With historical sights like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace brushing up ...

In this Things to See in Istanbul Travel Tour, we explore Istanbul, a vibrant city straddling Europe and Asia. Known for its rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Istanbul is famous for iconic ...

Istanbul straddles two continents, Asia and Europe, and has been a bustling metropolis for centuries. What was once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Istanbul is now a unique place ...

From city to sea… Büyükada, the largest of Istanbul's Princes' Islands, is a must for those in search of peace ...

Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a Muslim place of worship since becoming pontiff, touring Istanbul’s world-famous Blue Mosque on Saturday in a powerful symbol of interfaith dialogue and ...

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he opened an intense day of meetings and liturgies with Turkey's Christian leaders, where he again emphasized ...

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Father Masedu welcomed Pope Leo holding the same crucifix he once presented to Pope Francis.

A forgotten Art Nouveau masterpiece above Istanbul’s bustling street has been restored, offering locals and visitors a rare glimpse into the city’s cosmopolitan past.

Situated in both Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus Strait in between, Istanbul is the cultural, economic, and historic hub of Turkey. Once the capital of the Roman and Ottoman empires, this vibrant ...