Istanbul is a “magical meeting place” which straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, said Lonely Planet. With mosques, markets, art galleries and monuments, Turkey’s largest city has more “top-notch ...

involved visiting various company headquarters and factories to understand Turkey’s place in the global economy. But, of course, all work and no play is a waste of a plane ticket. , the Hippodrome ...

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is where all the tourists flock to, and for good reason. It’s a gorgeous part of Istanbul, it’s got many of the most popular landmarks, and it’s right by the Bosphorus!

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds. The biggest attractions in Istanbul are popular for ...

Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents, is one of our favorite destinations in the world. You’ll have no shortage of Istanbul attractions to see and things to do.

Istanbul is a pearl embedded in between Asia and Europe, a bridge between western and eastern culture. It's not a coincidence that many of the biggest civilisations of the past centuries, from Romans ...

Last summer, Istanbul’s Taksim Square was the scene of confrontations between police and protesters. But protests have faded, and contrary to some lingering perceptions, it’s calm now — except for the ...

When you're in a foreign country, are you one of those people who prefer to explore the local charms, or do you go straight to the nearest Madame Tussauds museum? If you’re among the latter group, ...

An alluring city that lies on two continents, Europe and Asia, Istanbul has a myriad of attractions that have been attracting visitors for centuries. Take a tour of the city and you’ll come across ...