Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens The Ritus Hotel Istanbul, blending Sultanahmet’s rich history with modern, immersive ...

ISTANBUL…just the name evokes intoxicating images of incense-filled mosques, historic palaces and bustling bazaars, air filled with exotic aromas. I’ve been desperate to visit the city for ...

Most of my readers are quite familiar with the great rulers of the Renaissance: Henry VIII and his consecutive marital ...

The historic Armenian Cathedral of Ani, also known as Surp Asdvadzadzin (Holy Mother of God), will be converted into a mosque ...

The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and ...

Experts say the claim that Ani was the site of the first Friday prayer in Anatolia, the basis for plans to convert it into a ...

Some of Istanbul’s most iconic sites are within walking distance: the Galata Tower and Bridge, the Sultanahmet District with the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapı Palace.

The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again.

Istanbul: The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again.

Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents, offers a mesmerizing blend of the ancient and the modern, the East and the West. With its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant street life, and ...

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a major attraction for residents and tourists in Istanbul, has attracted 25 million visitors in the four years since it was reopened for worship.