A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia museum The world-famous ... in Istanbul - originally founded as a cathedral - has been turned back into a mosque.

No trip to Turkey is complete without entering the many magical mosques of the country, but don't go making any social gaffs ...

One of Sultanahmet's lesser-known mosques is also one of its most beautiful. Designed by the famous Ottoman imperial ... mosque is a welcome respite from Istanbul's busy streets.

In Turkish, the building is called the Sultanahmet Camii—a direct translation of “Sultan Ahmed Mosque.” The landmark is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the district known as Sultanahmet ...

A Turkish court has delayed a decision on whether the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul can be converted into a mosque. The Council of State - Turkey's highest administrative body - said it would make a ...

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 ...

In Turkish, the building is called the Sultanahmet Camii—a direct translation of “Sultan Ahmed Mosque.” The landmark is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the district known as Sultanahmet District. The ...