Dive into Istanbul’s dazzling world where history breathes through every stone and modern life pulses on vibrant streets. This extensive tour reveals 55 essential places that tell the city’s epic ...

Devote the next day to the big sights of Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s most famous quarter. The Blue Mosque can be viewed in passing, as the exterior and those six exquisite minarets are more striking ...

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 ...

If you plan to see several sights, the city’s museum pass is recommended at TL3807(£87.50) – it gets you into 13in total with a validity period of five days. Istanbul’s eclectic jigsaw of ...

Istanbul (AFP) – With the jailing of Istanbul's mayor on corruption charges, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has got rid of his most powerful opponent. Now his sights are set on the main ...