This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Stretching across two continents separated by the Bosphorus Strait, this ancient Silk Road city was once the capital of both the ...

In Istanbul, you’re never stuck for something to do, see, eat or drink– no matter what time of the night or day it is. But even the most energetic travelers need somewhere to take a breather. In a ...

Nestled in a 19th-century neoclassical masterpiece, Grand Hotel de Londres transports you to the illustrious era of the Belle Époque, a time when European explorers flocked to Istanbul discover the ...

Seek out the standout hotels of each charismatic neighbourhood in this historic seafront city set at the point Europe and Asia meet Terry Richardson is co-author of The Rough Guide to Turkey, writer ...

Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city that crosses over continents and cultures, with a skyline that's equal parts modern highrises and historic mosques. Once the capital of three empires—the ...

Yes, Istanbul has islands too! The Princes' Islands (Adalar), a group of nine, are steeped in history, having once served as a retreat for monks and a place of exile for Byzantine royalty. Today, they ...

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