The starting point for visitors is bustling Karaköy Pier on the European side. Istanbul was the No. 2 city in the world for international arrivals in 2024, according to data analytics company ...

Exploring Istanbul’s Asian side is full of surprises! Starting in Kadikoy, we discover lovely cafes, local parks, and some of the best tea spots overlooking the Bosphorus. From reuniting with ...

The lobby of The Peninsula Istanbul. EMRE DORTER. That’s just one advantage of staying here, in this collection of four buildings, one a new build and three heritage protected, dating from the ...

Istanbul is the only city in the world that's spread over two continents, with the Bosphorus strait forming the dividing line between Europe and Asia. The Golden Horn, an inlet stemming from the ...

ISTANBUL — The new Istanbul Modern museum is a study in contradictions: It provides stunning views across the water of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque on the European side of this city and to Asia ...

Istanbul's museum of modern art moved Tuesday into a futuristic building overlooking the Bosphorus Strait designed by the Italian-born architect of London's Shard skyscraper and the Pompidou ...

The Turkish metropolis of Istanbul is the only city in the world that can claim to span two continents. Here are the ways travelers can flit between Europe and Asia.

Renowned architect Renzo Piano's firm has completed a new energy efficient museum in Istanbul. The building responds to the waterfront site with an eye-catching aluminum and glass exterior that ...

The 2,500-year-old Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul is an icon of the city and has recently reopened after a major two-year restoration. CNN values your feedback 1.