The museum's digital experience rooms use cutting-edge technology to immerse visitors in the history of Hagia Sophia and ...

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Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques. Built between 1550 and 1557 after being commissioned by its namesake ...

"The Kariye mosque in its new form will remain open to everyone ... ruling on the UNESCO-protected Hagia Sophia cathedral in ...

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

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 ...