The mysterious and sublime seal that unites Europe to Asia,” was how the French writer Gérard de Nerval wrote of Istanbul in ...

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor ...

I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re curious about the Middle East and Northern Africa but a bit unsure about scheduling a big ...

Istanbul is a city that rewards curiosity. One minute you’re wandering through the labyrinthine halls of the Grand Bazaar, ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

Nikishin is available for the playoffs after a six-day journey that took him more than 10,000 miles across six cities in ...

There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top ...

Istanbul’s greatest natural wonder is the ... and more. It’s the best place to get a comprehensive overview of Turkey’s archaeological richness. Visit Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

Construction and renovation work is taking place at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to preserve the historic mosque and ...

“Aside from being beautiful places, they are of ... Visiting a hamam is the best cure for jetlag, so I always try to go right away once I land in Istanbul.” Zeyrek Çinili Hamam Courtesy ...

Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer meets with BBC Sport in Istanbul before he faces Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.

We quickly gathered our things and went down to a safe place.” Education Minister Yusuf Tekin announced that schools would be closed on Thursday and Friday in Istanbul but that “in line with ...