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.

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 ...

Few countries so close to home can tick off as many travel essentials as Turkey ... Prime among these are the Blue Mosque, with its towering minarets, and the Hagia Sophia, a mosque that was ...

A tourist faced unexpected harassment at Hagia Sophia—what happened at Turkey’s iconic site that’s causing international ...

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

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, the transcontinental Eurasian ... Start your adventure in Istanbul, where two worlds collide. Visit the famous Hagia Sophia, the stunning Blue Mosque, and the lively Grand Bazaar.