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Pope Leo XIV visits Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul - Turkey

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 29, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV visits Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul - Turkey

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 29, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV visits Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul - Turkey

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 29, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Police Illustrations - Istanbul

Illustration of police officers patrolling in the Sultanahmet neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Police Illustrations - Istanbul

Illustration of police officers patrolling in the Sultanahmet neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Police Illustrations - Istanbul

Illustration of police officers patrolling in the Sultanahmet neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Hurman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Police Illustrations - Istanbul

Illustration of police officers patrolling in the Sultanahmet neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Hurman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Lionel Hurman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait.

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait.

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Istanbul Illustrations - Turkey

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood - Illustrations of the city of Istanbul, Turkey on October 23, 2024. Istanbul is the largest Turkish city located between Europe and Asia and separated by the Bosphorus Strait.

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BAUISC Spring Trophy 24 - Istanbul

Sailing boats take part in the BAUISC Spring Trophy Yacht Race in Istanbul with in the background of the Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet, on March 24, 2024. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Turkish soldiers fire a cannon to mark the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan in front of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque at famous Sultanahmet Square on March 11, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Islamic holy month runs until April 9 this year when it culminates in the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Turkish soldiers fire a cannon to mark the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan in front of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque at famous Sultanahmet Square on March 11, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Islamic holy month runs until April 9 this year when it culminates in the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iftar Time - Istanbul

Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul started with cannon fire by soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces. Fasting people broke their fast after the cannonball was fired at Sultanahmet Square. March 11, 2024 Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle east Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Why Middle East becomes popular holiday choices for Chinese tourists?

(240220) -- CAIRO, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese tourists sit on a bench at the historical Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2024. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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Daily Life in Istanbul

A view of a Sultanahmet Mosque. On February 6, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Istanbul

A view of a Sultanahmet Mosque on a ferryboat. On February 6, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life - Istanbul

3/13/2023, Istanbul, Turkey, Sultanahmet Mosque is visible from the pier. Istanbul, a city embracing both Europe and Asia, daily life unfolds against a backdrop of cultural diversity. Residents navigate a dynamic blend of ancient charm and modern rhythms, creating a unique tapestry where tradition meets contemporary living. Photo by Saeid Arabzadeh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye's Istanbul welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group after pandemic

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group after pandemic DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul 3. various of Chinese tourist groups in Istanbul 4. various of China's deputy consul general in Istanbul Wu Jian meeting a group of Chinese tourists 5. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: Istanbul, one of Türkiye's most visited cities, welcomed on Thursday its first Chinese tourist group after China lifted the group tour ban to Türkiye on Aug. 10. The 12-member tour group will take an 8-day trip across Türkiye. Wu Jian, China's deputy consul general in Istanbul, accompanied the group to tour the historical Sultanahmet Square, surrounded by the iconic Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Wu told the group that a series of meetings are being held between Turkish authorities and the Chinese consulate focusing on the safe and trouble-free trav

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-FIRST CHINESE TOURIST GROUP

(230817) -- ISTANBUL, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists pose for photos at the historical Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 17, 2023. Istanbul, one of Türkiye's most visited cities, welcomed on Thursday its first Chinese tourist group after China lifted the group tour ban to Türkiye on Aug. 10. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-FIRST CHINESE TOURIST GROUP

(230817) -- ISTANBUL, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists are seen at the historical Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 17, 2023. Istanbul, one of Türkiye's most visited cities, welcomed on Thursday its first Chinese tourist group after China lifted the group tour ban to Türkiye on Aug. 10. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TULIP

(230420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2023 shows blooming tulips at the historical Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye. With tulip season in full swing, Istanbul's famous parks and gardens have been dressed up for an annual grand occasion. TO GO WITH "Istanbul lights up with colorful tulips amid annual floral celebrations" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221123) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 23, 2022. More than 4.8 million foreign visitor arrivals were registered in Türkiye in October, up by 38.3 percent year on year, official statistics showed on Monday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221123) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 23, 2022. More than 4.8 million foreign visitor arrivals were registered in Türkiye in October, up by 38.3 percent year on year, official statistics showed on Monday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(220903) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 3, 2022. Türkiye reported 23 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2022 according to an official data. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM-APRIL-2.57 MILLION FOREIGN ARRIVALS

(220524) -- ISTANBUL, May 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take a selfie at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2022. The foreign arrivals in Turkey surged by 225.6 percent year-on-year to 2.57 million in April, the official figures showed on Monday, as the country is trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM-APRIL-2.57 MILLION FOREIGN ARRIVALS

(220524) -- ISTANBUL, May 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2022. The foreign arrivals in Turkey surged by 225.6 percent year-on-year to 2.57 million in April, the official figures showed on Monday, as the country is trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM-APRIL-2.57 MILLION FOREIGN ARRIVALS

(220524) -- ISTANBUL, May 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2022. The foreign arrivals in Turkey surged by 225.6 percent year-on-year to 2.57 million in April, the official figures showed on Monday, as the country is trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(220521) -- ISTANBUL, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take pictures at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 20, 2022. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the government had set a target of 42 million tourists and 35 billion U.S. dollars in tourism income for 2022. Last year the country earned 24.5 billion dollars from 30 million tourists amid the global pandemic. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-EID AL-FITR

(220502) -- ISTANBUL, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People celebrate the Eid al-Fitr festival at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(220502) -- ISTANBUL, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 1, 2022. Istanbul sees more tourists from all over the world as the weather gets warm. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(220502) -- ISTANBUL, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 1, 2022. Istanbul sees more tourists from all over the world as the weather gets warm. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(220502) -- ISTANBUL, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, May 1, 2022. Istanbul sees more tourists from all over the world as the weather gets warm. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-RAMADAN-IFTAR

(220420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have iftar in Sultanahmet Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-RAMADAN-IFTAR

(220420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have iftar in Sultanahmet Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-RAMADAN-IFTAR

(220420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have iftar in Sultanahmet Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-RAMADAN-IFTAR

(220420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have iftar in Sultanahmet Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-RAMADAN-IFTAR

(220420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have iftar in Sultanahmet Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)