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

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

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As green spaces vanish and urban transformation continues in Istanbul, sparrows lose both their nesting and feeding areas, ...

While you can easily admire the skyline from street level—Istanbul happens to be home to a lot of really great rooftop bars and restaurants that allow you to gain a new perspective on the city.

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 ...