Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist, First Choice highlights architectural travel itineraries worldwide, from ...

With the 10-time Academy Award nominated film, The Brutalist, debuting on big screens over the weekend, First Choice has ...

Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one - Discover what this transcontinental country has to offer, from ...

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Istanbul’s Old City is full of surprises, whether it’s wandering along ancient city walls, exploring bazaars, admiring ...

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Kairo Forbes and her grandmother, Lynn Forbes, are currently exploring the captivating city of Istanbul, Turkey, sharing ...

From the ornate splendour of Hagia Sophia to the mysterious subterranean world of the Basilica Cisterns, these are the best museums in Istanbul. With a history going back several thousand years, ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture is undertaking a cleaning program of the underground spaces of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aiming to make them accessible to the public. The project includes the ...

The Hagia Sophia is the most iconic symbol of Byzantine architecture. Credit Benh LIEU SONG / CC BY-SA 2.0 / via Wikimedia Commons After fifteen centuries, Hagia Sophia‘s maze-like, underground ...

Constantinople – After 15 centuries shrouded in mystery, a vast underground network beneath Hagia Sophia is being opened to the public. The Turkish Ministry of Culture is clearing a labyrinthine ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s ...