Modern-day Turkey is accepted as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire and visiting the many palaces and royal residences still standing in Istanbul ... is one of the most luxurious hotels in ...

But just what are the most beautiful places? Depending on the person you ... Why: "Things are back to normal in Turkey, thank God. Istanbul is where your dreams come true." Who: Sacha Kalis ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that ... one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers ...