One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

Other popular beaches include the Blue Lagoon in Ölüdeniz and the resort-filled Antalya. For a more secluded option, head to ...

The art inside the building is ... s superiority but also that the Ottomans were the true heirs of the Romans, Mehmed converted Hagia Sophia to a mosque — but kept its original name.

The village felt like other Ottoman villages I’d visited. I could see a mosque, a museum ... scorpions, and more! Inside is a museum, but we wanted to explore the grounds.

[LEE SOO-JUNG] Stepping inside the Seoul Central Mosque in Korea’s capital ... now features more Turkish elements — ceramic tiles crafted by Turkish artists and Ottoman calligraphy. The prayer hall ...

"We will use materials and techniques consistent with Ottoman-era construction to ... standing 43.5 meters tall will be installed inside the mosque. This setup will enable uninterrupted worship ...

Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities.

The lighting of more than half of the citadel’s edge structures not only showcased the architectural grandeur of the ancient ...