Authorities in Turkey have sealed off a luxury spa set up by illegally modifying a 1,500-year-old cistern near Hagia Sophia ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

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 ...

The Jordanian capital of Amman is one of the best introductions for travellers looking to explore the Middle East. Like many ...

While most travellers fly via Singapore on their way Down Under, Jon Sopel discovered the delight of spending time in Istanbul on his way back from Australia after a sun-soaked Christmas ...

When Grand Volodymyr of Kyiv, a prince born in the 10th century, sent his emissaries to examine the great religions of his time, they attended the Divine Liturgy at Hagia Sophia in Constantinople ...

But I look at the thermometer and it’s 28C outside. It’s palm trees not ... Our room looked across the Bosphorus to the Hagia Sophia mosque. Indeed, on a tripod stand were wonderful brass ...

Banning Airbnbs and cruise ships. Taxing visitor stays. Capping attendance figures. Has tourism become a dirty word in 2025? According to the UN World Tourism Organisation, there were 1.4 billion ...

Going on a tour of Hagia Sophia is one of the best things to do ... and one of the most hassle-free ways to visit the city from outside Turkey. The airport’s easy access to the city center ...

Just outside the city, don’t miss Qal’at al-Bahrain ... Istanbul’s historic highlights include the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar – one of the world’s ...