Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the legendary architect Sinan, the mosque stands as both a spiritual sanctuary and a masterpiece of Ottoman imperial architecture.

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to visit once you’ve checked the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque off your list ...

Restoration work is ongoing at the muezzin mahfil of Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Turkish-Islamic architecture and home ...

This sprawling museum was the royal residence of the Ottoman sultans for more than ... through the collection of artifacts and incredible architecture. Built between 1843 and 1856, the Dolmabahçe ...

It officially became a museum in 1924, shortly after the end of the Ottoman era, and features brilliant architecture, manicured courtyards and extensive weaponry, porcelain, cutlery, art and ...

Emine Fetvaci, a prominent scholar and accomplished teacher whose research areas include the arts of the book in the Islamic world, and Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid art and architecture, has been ...

Built in 1656 by an Ottoman sultan's mother ... the war and revitalising the site for the community. "The architecture invites all to reflect upon the impact of war on our lives and the ...