The governments of Armenia and Turkey will sign a peace agreement in Zurich on Saturday that would normalize relations after ...

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

In Istanbul, a structure that has been continuously built upon during the Byzantine, Eastern Roman, Ottoman and Republic ...

Istanbul is a city that reveals itself on its own terms for travelers who invest the time and energy to unpeel its many ...

As the capital of the two empires, the Eastern Roman and Ottoman, Istanbul was the seat of military might, ceremonial pomp, and official state policy for sixteen centuries. Like Turkey, this city is a ...

Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries ... This is also where sherbet, a sweet, Ottoman-era fruit juice, is offered to hydrate guests.

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 ...

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