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Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia converted from a museum to a mosqueJul 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The building has been classified as a museum since 1934 after a declaration from the first Turkish president and founder of the Republic of Turkey.
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public transportIstanbul ferries will now run during the night at weekendsMar 6, 2020 • 1 min read
İstanbul's ferry service has been expanded to run on a 24-hour basis at weekends between its European and Asian sides.
historyNew arts hub is taking root in an industrial Istanbul neighbourhoodDec 12, 2019 • 4 min read
A high-profile museum that opened its doors this autumn in Istanbul has created a vast new showcase for contemporary art in an industrial neighbourhood…
budget travelStay on budget when you're travelling with this price comparison toolSep 26, 2019 • 2 min read
If you’re planning your next holiday and are looking for an easy way to have fun without breaking the bank, there's now a new tool that will help you stay on…
luxuryTake a plunge back in time to the 1920s in the new Orient Express suitesAug 20, 2019 • 1 min read
The legendary Orient Express train, with its atmosphere that plunges its guests back into the first decades of the 20th century, will be adding three new…
air travelWhat it's like to travel through the incredible new airport in IstanbulMay 23, 2019 • 3 min read
Last week I travelled to Istanbul, one of the world’s most fascinating cities. But for the first time in about a dozen visits arriving wasn’t an enforced…
history1600-year-old Theodosius Cistern opens to visitors in IstanbulMay 11, 2018 • 2 min read
A new part of İstanbul’s extensive ancient water system has been revealed to the public with the opening in late April of the fifth century Theodosius…