It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a ...
The Ottoman Empire’s first printing shop was established in 1493 by David and Samuel ibn Nahmias of Spain. The immigrants’ arrival also transformed Istanbul into one of the Jewish world’s ...
Modern-day Turkey is accepted as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire and visiting the many palaces and royal residences still standing in Istanbul is one of the best ways to conjure up images of ...
From afar, the artwork looks like a classic Ottoman miniature. Get close, and scenes pulled from popular movies, internet memes and pop culture come alive. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren meets ...
Final Thoughts: Istanbul’s Timeless Jewel Visiting the Süleymaniye Mosque is like stepping back into the Ottoman era, where architecture was more than just construction; it was a form of ...
With 38 people dead in four days and 26 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically charged ...
If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, here’s what to know about Four Seasons Bosphorus and Sultanahmet locations ...
These are the faces creating space for Istanbul’s queer community, as the increasingly hostile Turkish government makes ...
Elizabet Kurumlu, an Istanbul-based hammam expert and guide ... of their cultural heritage and experience it." During the Ottoman Empire, hammams were central to society, serving as places ...
Bit by bit, from the eastern Mediterranean to the sands of Aleppo, President Erdogan seems intent on reconstituting some ...