In İstanbul ... planned to hold the demonstration in Taksim, a historical site for such events. However, as seen in recent years, police locked down the area. All roads leading to İstiklal Avenue, one ...

For clubs in Istanbul, Taksim is one of the liveliest parts of the city. For a quiet drink, find a cafe or bar by the Bosphorus. Remember that in the more traditional localities, alcohol is not served ...

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...