It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a ...

Whilst no longer the place for serious conversation, hammams still play an integral part in Turkish culture, with visits to a ...

Istanbul, Türkiye is one of those lucky few cities, with two luxury properties positioned on different sides of the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. It makes sense.

MOSCOW, July 5. /TASS/. The preservation of Byzantine mosaics in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia will be brought into question if the historical monument, which is now a museum, is turned into a mosque ...

"That he found a gold coin on a random trip in the mountains is completely surreal. This is unusual and exceptional. From ...

East meets West in this Turkish extravaganza which reveals the Byzantine and Ottoman past of Istanbul, the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and some of the world’s most revered ancient cities. Get ...

At the Istanbul Archaeological Museums ... Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Travelers have commented on the beauty of the museum structures themselves and appreciated ...

And northwest of Fener lies Edirnekapi, a part of Fatih that houses the Chora Museum, a Byzantine Greek orthodox church filled with mosaics and frescoes. Beyoglu Accessible via Metro Istanbul's ...

Rick Stein embarks on a gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire, a melting pot of East and West. Rick Stein embarks on his huge road trip ...

Cox & Kings’ specialist tours are designed for culture lovers who want to immerse themselves in the places they visit ...