Turkey is having its largest protests in more than a decade after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested and jailed.

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“More than a hundred new mosques have been built in this ... Ottoman style suggests it has been modeled on the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The Heart of Chechnya mosque has a capacity for 10,000 ...

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 ...

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

It is testament to the success of the project that people travel from Istanbul to the mosque and many are now proud of how special it is. This is particularly impressive in a climate where most new ...

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 ...

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

Ergin Dogan, 29, pulls his cart as he harvests for discarded cartons next to Yeni mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ...