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Straddling two continents, Istanbul is one of the most diverse and vibrant cities on Earth. It’s where minarets and terracotta rooftops pierce the skyline, where the air is filled with the sounds of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Heading to Kadiköy Market? Start your journey on Günesli Bahçe Street and then get lost among the offerings, especially the many little eateries selling street food. – Feride ...

After exploring the Dolmabahçe Palace, a stroll in the Besiktas neighborhood at large is a great way to delve into local life, away from the tourist highlights. Walk up Süleyman Seba Avenue to reach ...

Colorful Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in the background. Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship.

Istanbul is a “magical meeting place” which straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, said Lonely Planet. With mosques, markets, art galleries and monuments, Turkey’s largest city has more “top-notch ...

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on any Istanbul itinerary—but visiting a mosque for the first time as a non-Muslim can seem a little daunting. You don’t want to commit a faux ...

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