If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to ...

Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques. Built between 1550 and 1557 after being commissioned by its namesake ...

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on any Istanbul itinerary—but visiting a mosque for the first time as a non-Muslim can seem a little daunting. You don’t want to commit ...

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 ...

Pope Francis on Sunday joined an international chorus of condemnation of Turkey's decision to convert Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia landmark back into a mosque. “I think of Hagia Sophia ...