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

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins January 18. How was the ecumenical movement born? What have been its major advances? A look back at the history of the rapprochement of Christians which, ...

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ISTANBUL — Turkey’s Jewish community is mourning after Isak Haleva, chief rabbi since 2002, died at 84.

I joined Intrepid Travel‘s three-day Taste of Istanbul tour with a friend. Here’s my honest, candid review of the tour. This “Short Break” experience highlights Istanbul’s iconic landmarks including ...

In 1453, Constantinople was conquered ... This is one of the best museums in Istanbul and somewhere you cannot miss. You can read about the other top museums, galleries and attractions here. 15.15: ...

With a history going back several thousand years, Istanbul (formerly known as Constantinople) is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. For me, Istanbul feels like a living museum. It’s a place ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

(Production by: Robert Badendieck) People demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Berkman Ulutin/DIA Photo via AP) ...

Back to Jerusalem: If Erdoğan wants to change the status of Jerusalem, a city holy to multiple religions, why should the same precedent not apply to Istanbul [Constantinople]? After all, while the ...

Credit: Greek Reporter Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (Constantinople) remains the symbolic center of the Greek Orthodox faith even almost six centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and its conversion to ...