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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Isak Haleva, Turkey's chief rabbi since 2002 who bridged traditional Sephardic Judaism with modern Turkish life while leading ...

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: ...

(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 ...

In the heart of Istanbul stands a building that has witnessed the ebb ... In 1453, as Ottoman cannons breached Constantinople's walls, the Hagia Sophia underwent a dramatic transformation. Christian ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's rhetoric about Jerusalem has sparked concerns, not only due to his aggressive stance on the city's sovereignty but also because it raises questions about ...

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Credit: David Spender / CC BY 2.0 The grant opening of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), which became the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity for ...