Brits looking to plan luxury Turkey holidays may want to add the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet in Istanbul on their radar where ...

A photography exhibition showcasing the works of Mehmed Ozcay, one of Turkiye's leading calligraphers and the creator of the iconic calligraphic panels at Hagia Sophia, held on Tuesday. The event ...

Travellers can find charming towns, picturesque villages and tranquil coastlines within easy reach of Europe's most popular ...

If you've ever dreamed of improving your smile and taking a well-deserved break, you're not alone. Every year, thousands of people from the UK and th ...

Just outside Europe's biggest cities, there are scenic drives, local food, peaceful hikes and small-town charm. The Skyscanner trip planner makes it easier to find them.

An alert visitor thwarted an arson attempt at the historic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul. The CCTV footage shows that instead of approaching the minbar of the mosque, he went to an area ...

Istanbul’s historic buildings, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, are at risk from a major earthquake on the Anatolian fault line.

Istanbul (AsiaNews) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned Hagia Sophia and Chora, Istanbul's two famous former Christian basilicas, into mosques again after they had been repurposed as ...

For nearly 1,500 years, the Hagia Sophia has stood tall over Istanbul, weathering empires, earthquakes and time itself. But as the threat of another major quake looms, vulnerabilities in its aging ...

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is about to get a makeover. In light of recent earthquakes in Turkey, experts fear the 1,500-year-old mosque is structurally vulnerable, and the Turkish government has ...

Archaeology & History The Many Lives of Istanbul’s 1,500-Year-Old Architectural Icon Throughout its centuries-long existence, the Hagia Sophia has been a place of worship for different religions.

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.