Since the early 1600s, the Blue Mosque has been quite the sight to behold, with an array of domes, semidomes and minarets (or narrow towers). It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul.

Recent travelers described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful," adding that it is just as stunning as the Blue Mosque and cannot be missed. What's more, this attraction is not as ...

In fact, the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ... are not mere tourist attractions or museums, and visitors need to be cautious when it comes to photographing inside the buildings. Turkey's oldest ...

Beautiful sunset in Istanbul, Turkey ... walking distance of the biggest attractions in Sultanahmet and boasts incredible views of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque from many of its rooms and ...

Since Monday, foreign tourists have had to pay an admission fee of €25 (about $27) to enter the mosque and UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

A destination known for its rich history, Turkey ... its main attractions include Byzantine structures such as the Hagia Sophia and the soaring minarets of the Ottoman-era Blue Mosque.

But once you’ve visited the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, taking a ferry ride over to the Asian—or Anatolian—side of Istanbul is where you’ll find the more local-leaning attractions.