Edirne is a city where Ottoman history, scenic landscapes and delicious local cuisine come together to create a truly ...

This week, bees and artists share the stage, Ottoman flavors get a golden drizzle and we explore the many ways Istanbul is ...

Built in the 19th century, the palace was used by the final Ottoman sultans as their primary ... about a mile northeast of Taksim Square. Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul ...

It s hard to imagine Christianity without the Nicene Creed Seventeen hundred years ago, what became the defining statement of ...

This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...

Istanbul: The street protests don’t yet threaten the president’s rule, but they give hope to diverse crowds that this is the ...

Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking palaces in the world, each one built to showcase power, wealth, and royal ...

At the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which opened near the Topkapi Palace Museum in 1869 ... Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Travelers have commented on the beauty of the museum structures ...

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...

Greeks are returning in record numbers to the island of Imbros in today's Turkey 60 years after they were forced to emigrate.

When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike ...

While leading her mother through Bodrum and Istanbul, this writer finds joy in the role reversal of who plans what for whom.