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INTERNATIONAL Travel

Camlica Mosque – The Largest Mosque in Istanbul

Until recently, the famous Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul held the title of the largest mosque in Turkey with a capacity of 10,000 people. However, things have now changed and with splendid architectural designs by two female architects, Bahar Mızrak and Hayriye Gül Totu, the newly built Camlica Mosque in Uskudar, Istanbul holds the title […]

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History & Heritage Travel

Nine Must-See Sites in Istanbul

A mystifying and historic city full of attractions for the most curious of visitors, Istanbul stands with pride stranded between two continents. Being one of the most visited countries in the world, visitors usually have a lot of questions about what to see and do here. If you’re looking for some inspiration, read on to […]

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INTERNATIONAL Travel

An Ideal Itinerary for Istanbul

Istanbul: the only city in the world that spans two continents.  This cosmopolitan city allows you to experience a taste of history, mixed with the opulent flavours of the contemporary. With something to see at the turn of every corner, Istanbul will leave you lost for words. From magnificent mosques to cruises along the Bosphorus and tempting […]

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Beauty & Fashion

Istanbul Modest Fashion Week postponed due to the coronavirus

Modest fashion world set to gather in Istanbul this April

12 March 2020: The organisers of Modanisa Istanbul Modest Fashion Week (IMFW) have announced today that they are postponing the event until later this year. The decision was prompted following official advice on protecting the health of the public against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  IMFW 2020 was scheduled to take place next month, from Thursday […]

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Beauty & Fashion Features

Modest fashion world set to gather in Istanbul this April

Designers, celebrities and bloggers from around the world are gearing up for the third edition of Modanisa Istanbul Modest Fashion Week (IMFW), which will take place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th April 2020. Turkey’s avant-garde couturier Özlem Süer, who has dressed the likes of Meryem Uzerli, Lindsay Lohan, Norwegian Princess Martha, and countless Turkish […]

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Features History & Heritage INTERNATIONAL

The History of Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul

The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial Mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the second largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. The Süleymaniye Mosque, built on the order of Sultan Suleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent), “was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural […]

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