Turkey is a country with a rich history and diverse culture that has been influenced by a variety of civilizations over the centuries. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Ottoman Empire, Turkey has always been a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. One of the most iconic symbols of Turkish culture is […]
Category Archives: Travel
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Aug
Aug
None of the world’s great cities can be as romantic as Istanbul, the sprawling metropolis thatstraddles the Bosphorus with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names echo down the ages, speaking of the glories of three empires, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman. Much of […]
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Jul
Jul
Istanbul, known as Byzantium and Constantinople in history, has been a major center of trade, a place where merchants and general folk would rush regularly in search of new, oriental and exotic things. In our days, the online shopping is possible for most of the products with express shipping but, modern travelers to Istanbul are […]
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Jul
Jul
A variety of endemic-type flowers exist in Anzer plateau (aka Ballıköy plateau). This upland is located in the southeast of Rize, one of the major cities in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The “Anzer honey“, famous for its curative powers, is produced there. Anzer Honey is the best honey you can taste in your […]
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Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) is the second largest lake in Turkey with its 1,665 km2 surface area and one of the largest hypersaline in the world. Despite its huge area for most of the year is very shallow, especially during dry summer months when the water evaporates in huge quantities leaving a thick crust of salt on the surface up to 30 […]
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Jun
Jun
Ephesus Antique City started as a simple settlement in 8600 BC. It has grown over the centuries and has become one of the most important world capitals of its era. The city has developed a lot of thanks to the fact that the Selçuk district of Izmir, where it is located, is one of the […]
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Jun
Jun
Balıklıgöl, located in the southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where the Prophet Abraham fell when he was thrown into the fire, this lake is one of the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with its sacred fish and historical monuments around them. History of the Balıklıgöl According to the rumor, Prophet […]
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Jun
Jun
The Galata Tower is by far one of the most representative tourist attractions in entire Turkey and not just Istanbul. Just like the name suggests, it is located in the Galata quarter of Istanbul, which is easily accessible. Once you are around it, you simply cannot miss it. The Galata tower was built hundreds of […]
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May
May
The Basilica Cistern is one of the magnificent historical buildings of Istanbul and is located in the southwest of the Hagia Sophia Mosque. In addition, because of the marble columns rising from the water and seen in large numbers, people call this cistern “Basilica Palace”. The cistern is a giant building that covers a rectangular […]
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May
May
We really miss the Grand Bazaar after the closing and hoping to see it’s opening in coming Monday. Visiting grand bazaar may not be possible for our customers so we added a live stream for you. What is Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar (Covered Market) in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered […]
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