The best times to visit Istanbul are from March to May and between September and November. That's when crowds at the city's attractions are manageable, room rates are average and daytime ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Considering the bumper-to-bumper traffic, any trip to Istanbul will involve tons of walking. “Bring comfortable shoes,” says ...

For a brief moment, Turkey might have feared that the protests, ongoing for almost two weeks now, would impact the tourism industry. Nothing could be further from the truth. Travellers continue to ...

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the ...

Anyone visiting central Istanbul in the coming days is likely to see some of the demonstrations. The Foreign Office advises visitors to avoid all demonstrations, and notes that local transport ...

as it makes stops near must-visit sights like Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern and the Hagia Sophia. One-time rides on any tram line will set you back about 15 Turkish lira (approximately 55 cents).

Looking for a more whimsical alternative to check out while visiting Istanbul? These off-beat museums offer a glimpse into Turkish culture and history in a unique way. ByKaitlyn McInnis ...

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on ...

More than 1,100 people have been arrested as tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges decried as politically motivated ...