This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There’s no shortage of good reasons to visit Istanbul — from its flagship attractions such as the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern ...

Even without arguably the best view in the city, the menu at Mikla earns it a place as one of Istanbul’s best restaurants It’s hardly surprising that Istanbul boasts one of the world’s richest ...

Talk turkey: The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans all claimed Istanbul as their capital over the centuries -- with a new cruise port and upcoming Peninsula hotel, the worldly city can now be yours. NY ...

Istanbul-born chef Fatih Tutak shares his favourite culinary experiences in his hometown, from Turkish barbecue at Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı to micro-seasonal menus at Nazende. The SpeciaList Istanbul-born ...

In light of the recent protests in Istanbul—which erupted in late May over a government plan to bulldoze the city’s central Gezi Park and replace it with yet another shopping mall—Turks are hotly ...

A new spot for getting traditional Cuban eats opened Saturday in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, offering customers the experience of being in Havana without ever going to Cuba. The opening of La ...

Women, long expected to cook for their families at home, have emerged as stars in Istanbul’s male-dominated food scene. A tour of the restaurants where they are quietly defining the city’s cuisine. By ...

Every so often, you eat something that makes you stop in your tracks, perhaps even involuntarily sighing the words “Oh my God”, with not a thought as to who can hear you. A morsel of food so good that ...

Aziz Habesh knows his way around kibbeh. Sitting in Vezir Han, in the shadow of Istanbul’s Fatih Mosque, the maitre d’ begins to list the types on offer at the Syrian restaurant. He starts counting on ...