the Blue Mosque has been quite the sight to behold, with an array of domes, semidomes and minarets (or narrow towers). It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this ...

In Turkish, the building is called the Sultanahmet Camii—a direct translation of “Sultan Ahmed Mosque.” The landmark is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the district known as Sultanahmet District. The ...

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ... Until the completion of Istanbul's Blue Mosque in 1616 the Hagia Sophia was the main mosque in the city, and its architecture inspired builders of ...

Istanbul, where East meets West, is a city like no other, blending rich history, diverse culture, and stunning architecture.

While the Italian coast has mastered laid-back luxury and the French Riviera embodies seaside glamour, Turkey’s Aegean and ...

Hundreds of Syrians celebrated the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in joyous scenes on Sunday outside the Fatih Mosque in central Istanbul, one of the focal points for their 500,000-strong ...

But once you’ve visited the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, taking a ferry ride over to the Asian—or Anatolian—side of Istanbul is where you’ll find the more local-leaning attractions.

You’ll find unobstructed views of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and even the Galata Tower ... There are a fair few bubble teahouses popping up in Istanbul but Poppin' is the very first and ...

The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art also is housed here, showcasing contemporary artworks from Turkey and around the ... nicknamed the “Blue Mosque” for its tiled interior.