A student of mine at the university suggested I go and visit the Camera Museum in Bakırköy. A few days later, curiosity got the better of me, and I jumped on the Marmaray to find out what a camera museum was really all about. It turned out to be much more than just a museum visit.

Hidden among the busy streets near Eminönü is one of Istanbul’s most peaceful museums. Hilye-i Şerif ve Tesbih Müzesi combines exquisite prayer beads, beautiful Islamic calligraphy and a tranquil Ottoman medrese, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into centuries of craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Explore the interactive 360° photos at the top of this article and step inside one of the city’s most overlooked museums.

For many travellers, a holiday isn’t complete without a cold beer on the beach or a glass of wine in the park while watching the sunset. That’s perfectly normal in many parts of Europe - but it isn’t necessarily the case in Türkiye.

An Ottoman gunpowder mill that produced gunpowder for the army for more than 200 years is today one of Istanbul’s more interesting cultural centres. Baruthane is also an excellent example of how historic buildings can be preserved while being given entirely new purposes.

De fleste besøgende kender Basilica Cisternen og Şerefiye Sarnıcı. Men under Zeyrek-kvarteret gemmer der sig endnu en byzantinsk cisterne. Kæresten og jeg lagde vejen forbi på en af vores kulturelle søndagsdater for at se, hvordan stedet har udviklet sig siden genåbningen i 2025.

Prices are rising, the city feels more controlled, and travel expectations are shifting. But Turkey in 2026 is still full of experiences - if you know how to approach it.

Panorama 1453 Museum recreates the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople through an impressive 360-degree panorama. Here’s my honest assessment of whether the museum is worth your time and money.

A narrow alley behind the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque in Fatih has long been the subject of an unusual story. According to local lore, it was once a Byzantine urinal. But how much of the tale is history, and how much is myth?

The 1,600-year-old Şerefiye Cistern, also known as the Theodosius Cistern, has opened the summer exhibition Dün ile Bugün by Seçkin Pirim. After losing its popular light show earlier this year, the historic site may finally have found a new identity.

What began as a visit to a little-known cultural centre in Istanbul turned into an unexpected journey through the Turkic world - and a reminder of how much there still is to discover.

Considering Istanbul E-Pass? With one digital pass, you can access many of Istanbul’s most popular attractions and experiences. Here’s how it works and who is likely to get the most value from it.

Istanbul er generelt en sikker by for kvinder at besøge. Men byen er ikke København. Her deler jeg mine personlige erfaringer og råd om sikkerhed, transport, kultur og de områder, hvor jeg selv ville være mest opmærksom.