Ancient and breathtakingly beautiful, the most iconic mosques of Turkey are revered the world ... Respect is paramount. In the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, tripods are strictly forbidden.

If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to ...

Since the early 1600s, the Blue Mosque has been quite the sight to behold, with an array of domes, semidomes and minarets (or narrow towers). It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul.

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential ... yourself as an oblivious tourist. But you really don’t need to worry about it all that much. Visiting a mosque is not unlike visiting ...

Recent travelers described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful," adding that it is just as stunning as the Blue Mosque and ... Mosque is free to visit when calls to prayer are ...

Discover the hidden gems of Turkey. Immerse yourself in the ancient Greek and Roman sites and explore the iconic landmarks of ...

The best time to travel to Turkey is during spring (April to June ... Istanbul stands out for its historical monuments like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.

Since Monday, foreign tourists have had to pay an admission fee of €25 (about $27) to enter the mosque and UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Turkey travel & tourism news for travelers and travel ... the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.

A destination known for its rich history, Turkey combines vibrant cities ... Sophia and the soaring minarets of the Ottoman-era Blue Mosque. Other popular tourist spots include the Topkapi ...