Today, the Blue Mosque is recognized as one of the must-see tourist attractions in Istanbul, and central to the city as a ...

A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag ... famous Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into a mosque. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ...

One of Sultanahmet's lesser-known mosques is also one of its most beautiful. Designed by the ... that the mosque is a welcome respite from Istanbul's busy streets. This mosque is free to visit ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

“My dear nation, the conquest of Istanbul and the conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a Mosque are among the most glorious ...

Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures scattered throughout the city. Sip a Turkish tea ...

Istanbul, located on the shores of the Bosphorus, is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world. It is full of white ...

The UK's first Turkish ... downsize the mosque with parts of the building being redeveloped into apartment and retail space. “It would be a tragedy to do that. This is a very beautiful building ...

Six cadets of the Hellenic Air Force Academy were arrested by Turkish authorities near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, after displaying Greek flags ...