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Rapid building in Istanbul is remaking the city, and activists are seeking to preserve historic places. The Haydarpasa train station, which dates to the 19th century, is closing for renovations.

Istanbul, Europe's largest city, is one of the best city break destinations in Turkey. The city has a mix of cultural influences, and there is plenty to do for families.

The streets are layered with history, and yet, Istanbul is still alive. It still moves. It does not stand still. I had only stopped here in transit, but Istanbul is not a place you simply pass ...

But today’s Istanbul is a mega-city of 15 million inhabitants, ... Dozens of tall buildings and cranes cast a menacing shadow over the Old City and its 1800-year-old walls.

by Rick Steves, May 10, 2024 | While much of the bazaar is overrun with international visitors, it still has tourist-free nooks that offer a glimpse into the "real" Istanbul.

Istanbul is at such high risk for a devastating earthquake that engineers at Purdue University and the Republic of Turkey have come up with a bold new proposal: build a second city. A second, ...