Modern-day Turkey is accepted as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire and visiting the many palaces and royal residences still standing in Istanbul ... pavilion has a beautiful garden space ...

Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and most attractions actually charge tourists in Euros rather than Turkish lira).

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 ...

Europe is spoiled for choice when it comes to beautiful cities ... Also among the most in-demand European cities is Istanbul, the capital of Turkey. Straddling Europe and Asia, the city is ...