Soar over the majestic Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) in Istanbul, where six elegant minarets and cascading domes rise above the historic skyline, captured in stunning drone footage that ...

There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top spots in Sultanahmet Square for taking in the views from afar.

The International Summer School on Mosque Design will take place in Istanbul from September 18-27, 2024, in collaboration with the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Faculty of Architecture and ...

The Chora Mosque in İstanbul, formerly a museum and originally a church, will now charge a 20 euro entrance fee for foreign visitors, according to a decision by the General Directorate of Foundations.

The location of this Istanbul mosque, the island of Büyükada, about an hour away via a ride on the city's historic vapur (ferry), is a welcomed detachment from the Turkish metropolis' intense bustle.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient Byzantine Orthodox church, in the face of Greek protests. Erdogan ...

The Church of St. Savior in Chora was converted into a mosque in 1511, then became a museum in 1948 for 72 years before being reopened this month.

Kariye, the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora, located in the Fatih district of Istanbul and converted back into a mosque by presidential decree on Aug. 21, 2020, was reopened for ...