Turkish police have detained two Greeks who waved a flag bearing a nationalist Orthodox Christian slogan in Istanbul's ...

One assailant was killed and two others wounded in a shoot-out with security forces near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish ...

One by one, all the town's lights turn off. First the streetlamps, then the shops and the restaurants. Even the moon is ...

Soar over the magnificent Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, in this awe-inspiring aerial journey. This stunning drone footage captures the iconic blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, ...

A breathtaking evening view showcases the illuminated Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul. The historic structure stands majestically with its grand domes and tall minarets, ...

Towering over Istanbul atop one of its highest hills, Hagia Sophia has stood for over 1,500 years as an architectural wonder, one of the largest and most remarkable Christian churches ever built. Its ...

You see the destination of your long-awaited trip approaching: Istanbul unfolds as a maze of alleyways, layered hills, and minarets shining in the light. The bright tents of the bazaars buzz with ...

Authorities have dismissed public concerns over the use of heavy cranes and construction vehicles during restoration work at the Hagia Sophia mosque, following criticism that the equipment could ...

Hagia Sophia was originally a Christian cathedral in what was then Constantinople. It was built in the 6 th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great and the main building was designed ...

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The great Cathedral of Hagia Sophia, the head of Eastern Christianity until the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Turkish authorities have released footage showing a man ...

Efforts to protect the city’s landmarks may not be enough when the next big earthquake strikes. Pressure continues to build along the North Anatolian Fault, putting ...