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The Commemorative Ceremony for Mevlana, the great Sufic saint (1207-1273), is one of the world's greatest spectacles. More than a million people descend on Konya, the ancient Seljuk capital…
The Riza Cavus thermal springs, whose curative properties have been known for millennia, are located near the quiet resort of Dalyan on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. Visitors can cover themselves…
The island of Kekova is accessible by boat from Kalkan or Kas and offers a fun way to combine an exploration of ancient Lycian ruins with swimming in turquoise waters and a barbecue on the beach.
The ornate, luxurious Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul was built as a summer retreat by the Ottoman Sultan during the 19th century.
Taking the concept of "underground culture" to new levels, the entire population of the region of Cappadocia in Turkey moved into gigantic underground warren-cities long before the birth of…
Kariye Museum, also known as Chora Church, contains some of Istanbul's finest Byzantine frescos and mosaics. The 11th-century building in Edirnekapi has remarkable scenes depicting…
The Cagaloglu Hammam was built in the 1500s and is the oldest functioning hammam (Turkish steam bath) in Istanbul. Inside, the arched portals are one feature of the building's fantastic architecture.
Buying things in Istanbul can be bewildering, due simply to the excessive amount of choice. Here are a few of the many markets that you can find in the city.
Few of Istanbul's attractions can match the 17th-century Blue Mosque for its beauty and regal grandeur. Officially titled the Sultanahmet Mosque, it is known as the Blue Mosque for the 20,000…
International Istanbul Music Festival
Classical music fans flock to Istanbul for a music marathon with the International Istanbul Music Festival, first held in 1973. Featuring more than 500 artists, the event takes up several…
Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championship
The large stadium beside the town of Edirne on the Greek-Turkish border is the location for this annual summer wrestling festival, where over 1000 wrestlers come to participate in the…
Famous for bringing outstanding local and international music stars to Istanbul Park's stage, Rock'n Coke guarantees three days of non-stop party action. This is Turkey's biggest open-air…
Çemberlitas Hamam near Sultanahmet is the most famous of Istanbul's Turkish hamams, designed by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 1584 with white marble interiors. A favourite with…
Haghia Sophia's minarets are visible through much of Sultanahmet. Originally a Byzantine church, it was converted into a mosque by Muslim conquerors. Today its immense domed interior is a…
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is housed in one of Istanbul's most beautiful buildings, Ibrahim Pasha Palace. It has a superb collection of ceramics, metalwork miniatures, calligraphy…
Istanbul's most famous attraction, the vast Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet was the hub of Ottoman power for three centuries. Visit the gleaming Treasury, Mother of Sultan's apartment and the…
Saklikent Gorge is a 20km-long canyon 40 minutes' drive east of Fethiye on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. It is a lovely place to come and while away an afternoon, and for those with a more active…
Step inside Istanbul's Rustem Pasha Mosque for a breathtaking display of exquisite Iznik tiles. Decorated with the Sultan's royal insignia of a round flower, as well as tulips and geometric…
If you saw the James Bond movie The World is not Enough you may recall the location where M (Judi Dench) was imprisoned and James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) killed the lovely Elekra (Sophie…
Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Babylon in Istanbul. He performs the show as a duo with drummer Eric Kalb.
