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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fifty-three restaurants in Istanbul have made it to the Michelin Guide for the city. “The presentation of the first selection of restaurants of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul is a historic moment both ...

Istanbul maybe the city where continents meet, but it’s also where they meat – its chaos of culinary influences defined by their myriad recipes for the famous Turkish kebab. It’s made a superstar out ...