Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city known as Constantinople, are being covered ...

Turkish police have detained 11 people for supporting a shopping boycott as part of protests against the imprisonment of ...

Indeed, as an ancient capital city, İstanbul showed the cultural heritage of the Ottoman era rather than the concrete architectural ... Yedikule Gas House, Museum Gas House, Casa Botter Art and Design ...

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...

Eclectic cafes, restaurants, art galleries and performance ... a quieter and more idyllic area of Istanbul. Summer homes built by the Ottomans in eras past, a few castles and palaces like the ...

The interior and exterior architecture showcase a mix of European and Ottoman designs that can only be found at this global crossroad. Make sure to also visit the National Painting Museum next ...

Istanbul boasts a mix of Roman and Ottoman architectural wonders ... being a university town. Street art depicting humble living is a must-see in this place. And while many find the capital ...

The event celebrates the beginning of the Greek Revolution in 1821, which ultimately led to Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire ... known today as Istanbul,” he said, drawing cheers ...

Once the epicenter of the Roman Empire and later a hub for Renaissance art and Baroque architecture ... South America’s indigenous history. Istanbul, Turkey Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul ...