Istanbul Features

Istanbul Features

• Top Reasons to Go to Istanbul
  

  Explore the exotic monuments of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.... read more

• Magnificent Mosques
  

  There are a lot of mosques in Istanbul. You won't have time to see them all, but you shouldn't leave the city without taking in the beauty and... read more

• See It Here
  

  Many of the antiquities on view in Istanbul have been removed from the archaeological sites of Turkey's ancient cities. Seeing them here first... read more

• Istanbul: History in Architecture
  

  Byzantium was already 1,000 years old when, in AD 326, Emperor Constantine the Great began to rebuild it as the new capital of the Roman Empire... read more

• Planning a Bosphorus Day Cruise
  

  One of the most pleasant experiences in Istanbul—and an easy way to escape the chaos of the city—is a trip up the Bosphorus by ferry... read more

• Hamams
  

  Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamami. This hamam, which reopened in 2011 following a several-year restoration process after it had been out of... read more

• Safety Concerns?
  

  A true story: A visitor to Istanbul is approached by a friendly young man who is looking for an opportunity to practice his English and would... read more

• Sky-High Dining
  

  In recent years, Istanbul's newest restaurants have been aiming high, literally, as an increasing number of savvy restauranteurs take advantage... read more

• Grease Wrestling
  

  The Mediterranean is known for its olive oil, but the Turkish have become famous for using it to lubricate a national sport: Yagli güres... read more