The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...

Topkapi Palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans from 1478 to 1856 and is one of Istanbul's most popular attractions. It officially became a museum in 1924, shortly after the end of the ...

To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies ...

Sitting along the Bosphorus near the Kabatas tram stop and the Besiktas ferry port, Dolmabahçe Palace's jaw-dropping beauty and historical importance impresses visitors. Built in the 19th century ...

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds.

He also placed great importance on sports. The three biggest clubs in Turkish football -- Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas -- were all founded during his reign. Wednesday marks the 103rd ...

This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the original 18th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha Palace and ideally situated right on the European bank of the Bosporus. The elaborate three ...