Pope Francis stands in “silent adoration” in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque alongside the city’s top Muslim cleric, on the second day of his Turkey visit.
Mark Lowen reports from Istanbul in Turkey on a visit by Pope Francis to the historic city.
ERD05. Istanbul (Turkey), 29/11/2014.- Musiciaqns entertain people waiting the arrival of Pope Francis in front of the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey 29 November 2014. Pope Francis is on a three-day trip to Turkey during which he is expected to focus on Catholic-Orthodox reconciliation, as well as reaching out to Muslims and condemning the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. (Papa, Turquía, Estanbul) EFE/EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
SDT03. Istanbul (Turkey), 29/11/2014.- People await the arrival of Pope Francis in front of the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey 29 November 2014. Pope Francis is on a three-day trip to Turkey during which he is expected to focus on Catholic-Orthodox reconciliation, as well as reaching out to Muslims and condemning the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. (Papa, Turquía, Estanbul) EFE/EPA/SEDAT SUNA
Being an Armenian today in Istanbul (2)
‘I asked one day at school what kind of a coincidence it was that all Armenian writers suddenly died of ‘tuberculosis?’ I was sent home early that day and cautioned not to ask any further questions’
The Turkish city of Istanbul recently made a bid to become the Europe’s Green capital for 2017. But the move has left many locals scratching their .
CINEMA-TV > Russell Crowe to come to Istanbul for film premiere
The Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe will be Istanbul on Dec. 5 for the premiere of his film “The Water Diviner,” which also stars Olga Kurylenko and
Turkish photographic pioneer honored at Istanbul Modern
The most comprehensive exhibition of photographer Şahin Kaygun, is on display atIstanbul Modern. The show features the original prints of Kaygun’s .
ARCHAEOLOGY > Bathonea excavations shed light onIstanbul’s history
We now think Istanbul was livelier than we had thought back in the … during excavations, we started filling the gaps in Istanbul’s historical chronology
Another Byzantine structure rescued in Istanbul
When they arrived in the area, archaeologists from the Istanbul Archaeology Museum found the structure, which is thought to be a Byzantine cistern,
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s photos go on display in İstanbul gallery
A photo from “About Looking,” Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s new solo exhibition, which opened on Tuesday at Dirimart gallery in İstanbul.
The best of Italian cinema in Istanbul
…ng with Italian Cinema” lifts its curtains today at CineMajestik Theater in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul
Istanbul mayor rejects plan to open historic Yedikule Gardens to construction
Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş has rejected a controversial plan that would allow construction in the historic Yedikule Gardens, a UNESCO-protected site near the Marmara shoreline along the Byzantine-era ramparts surrounding the
Semiha Berksoy’s extraordinary life on and off the stage in exhibition
A new exhibition in Istanbul dedicated to late opera and theater artist Semiha Berksoy aims to raise awareness of her work in Turkey and the world, and to support the establishment of a museu
Bathonea excavations shed light on Istanbul’s history
…a excavations that have been continuing in the Küçükçekmece lake basin for five years fill a gap in Istanbul’s chronology by revealing traces from 2,000 B.C
Unseen photos from ‘Eye of Istanbul’ in Seoul
The capital of South Korea is hosting an exhibition by Turkey’s legendary photography virtuoso Ara Güler. The works include shots from his museum, as well as vintage photos that have never gone on display before
Istanbul’s Catholic community awaits Pope Francis’ visit
Catholic clergy gathered in central Istanbul on Nov. 24 ahead of Pope Francis’ scheduled visit to Turkey…
İstanbul mayor opposes plan to transform historic gardens
İstanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş has vetoed a transformation project involving the Yedikule Gardens, a green area which sits at the foot of İstanbul’s .
Special Istanbul task force to probe murder of Red Star fan Marko Ivkovic
Istanbul police have established a special task force to investigate the murder of 25-year-old Marko Ivkovic, who was killed Nov. 21 before a Turkish …
Istanbul’s Catholic community awaits Pope Francis’ visit
Speaking at the gathering Istanbul Latin Catholic Church Bishop Monsignor Louis Pelatre stated that the pope’s Nov. 28-30 visit will only include the
Turkish Delight: Inside Istanbul’s Newest Luxury Spa
The nearly 33,000 square foot spa at Raffles Istanbul sits at the heart of the Zorlu Center, a mixed-use development in the Zincirlikuyu neighborhood,
Ottoman-era objects, paintings to be auctioned in İstanbul
The İstanbul-based Asar-ı Atika antique art gallery and auction house is organizing the sale, set for Sundayafternoon, at the Conrad İstanbul hotel.
Unseen photos from ‘Eye of Istanbul‘ in Seoul
Seoul will have the opportunity to cast its gaze on the “Eye of Istanbul” for the near future with the opening of a new exhibition of 110 vintage photos by .
Kronos Quartet makes once-in-a-decade İstanbul appearance
Not since 2004 has the world-famous Kronos Quartet appeared in İstanbul. For their once-in-a-decade performance, they brought eight .
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: City of Horizons
Even today, at a population of nearly 15 million souls, Istanbul continues to march forward and grow. In the five years I have lived here, we have seen
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