For nearly 100 years, the legendary “Orient Express” crossed Europe to its easternmost terminus in Istanbul. The 80-hour ...

Below, Istanbul-based professional tour guide Ali Faik Anayurt recommended his top alternative attractions for travelers looking for a slightly more off-the-beaten-path adventure in the city ...

Meşher Gallery’s ‘The Story Unfolds in Istanbul’ presents a unique exploration of the city’s cultural heritage, blending rare books, art and film to illuminate Istanbul’s impact on global narratives ...

I only had a few days there, but Istanbul doesn’t need long to sink its teeth into you. This is a city that seduces, overwhelms, and lingers in the marrow of your bones long after you’ve gone.

You're reading AL-Monitor City Pulse — Istanbul, a weekly exploration of Istanbul’s vibrant arts and culture scene with insights on key social happenings and recommendations off the beaten path. To ...

It s hard to imagine Christianity without the Nicene Creed Seventeen hundred years ago, what became the defining statement of ...

The main entrance to the city walls is located in Placa by the inner Pile Gate. Check out the Dubrovnik Tourist Board website for more information. Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik ...

The Theodosian Walls protected Constantinople for just over ten centuries until the city fell to the Ottomans in 1453. Yet, the wall survived both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, with sections of ...

Ancient Xi Xia Tombs in China, a historical site from the Western Xia Dynasty. Credit: xiquinhosilva / CC BY 2.0 Archaeologists in central China have uncovered ancient city walls from the early Xia ...

The municipality showcased the project during its "Smart Transformation in Municipal Services" launch event at the Inal Aydınoğlu Cultural Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. Other smart city initiatives, ...

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