Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical ... Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided ...

Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold ...

Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks ... light is soft and the crowds are thin. The interior, with its vast prayer hall and intricate ...

The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest surviving Byzantine ... to explore before or after visiting nearby sights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum.

Now a museum, it has survived earthquakes, sieges and the rise and fall of empires. Yet Hagia Sophia still stands, the ancient jewel in the crown of Istanbul.