Most major tourist attractions are all within ... See our general Istanbul tourist recommendations, and our other Turkey coverage. Michael Jensen is a screenwriter, author, and half of a couple ...

as it makes stops near must-visit sights like Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern and the Hagia Sophia. One-time rides on any tram line will set you back about 15 Turkish lira (approximately 55 cents).

Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and most attractions actually charge tourists in Euros rather than Turkish lira).

and sights. Pamuk transports readers into the fantasyland of 16th-century Istanbul in this sweeping story about the soul of Turkey. The mystery begins when an artist commissioned by the Sultan to ...

The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest surviving Byzantine ... makes it easy to explore before or after visiting nearby sights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace ...

Istanbul street markets can be found in every neighbourhood you find yourself in. There are local street food markets all over Turkey, and they are such a great way to get a feel for the culture of ...

Police in Turkey have fired tear gas to disperse a group of protesters who clashed with officers Friday outside an Istanbul ...