Erdoğan’s government has stepped up its crackdown on political parties including those in parliament, the media and more ...

If you’re only going to have time to visit one palace while in Istanbul, make it the Topkapı Palace. This sprawling museum was the royal residence of the Ottoman sultans for more than 400 years ...

Y ıldız Sarayı or Yıldız Palace is an Ottoman Imperial Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It was built in the late 19th century for Sultan Abdulhamid II.

Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu called for a demonstration in front of Istanbul's Palace of Justice on Friday. Imamoglu was testifying in court as part of a new investigation launched ...

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to ...

Topkapi Palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans from 1478 to 1856 and is one of Istanbul's most popular attractions. It officially became a museum in 1924, shortly after the end of the ...

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Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...