The major Ottoman Empire-era landmark will be offering nighttime visits all summer for travelers looking to beat the heat and ...

As tensions rise in the Middle East following Israel's attack on Iran, and the conflict that has followed, travel in the ...

Istanbul has a population of over 15 million, and half of them seem to descend on Beyoğlu and neighbouring districts on ...

The 572nd anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul on May 29, 1453, by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, who altered the course of world history, marked the end of one era and the beginning of another, is being ...

Dining in the Lobby Credit: The Peninsula Istanbul For some classy evening dining, Gallada, helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Fatih Tutak, is the crown jewel of the hotel’s dining offerings. Fusing ...

Hip Istanbul chef Fatih Tutak has a restaurant, Gallada, here, with more corking views of the city to take in over martinis and kebabs Visitpeninsula.com or book via booking.com.

Many Istanbul residents are still haunted by memories of the last "Big One" that struck part of the city in 1999. Around 20,000 people were killed in two massive quakes that devastated Turkey's ...

Local residents wait in a park in Istanbul on April 23, 2025, following an initial quake at 12:49 pm (0949 GMT) followed by three others of with magnitudes of 4.4 to 4.9. An earthquake with a ...

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 hit Istanbul and the surrounding regions this week, one of the strongest to strike the city in recent years. But is it safe to travel to Turkey?

ISTANBUL: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across Turkiye’s largest city where people rushed onto the streets. There were no ...

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said.