Handycraft has been very important industrial sector in Anatolia for centuries. Even today a visitor can come across a handycraft market or production center in Anatolian provinces. The reason is…
Romans were here…..
There are many important ancient sites in Anatolian peninsula. One of them is the site that was built in the name of Roman Emperor Hydranius. It is located in western…
Cultural Profile of Turkiye
If a country is a canditate for tourism sector, it means that history, culture and civilization are all connected. Since the history has begun, this territory has been hosting various…
Anatolia; the land of good souls
St. Nicholas is one of the symbols of Anatolia. He was the inspirer of Santa Claus. He helped his society, and he did it secretly. So he became a symbol…
Christmas is born in Demre
As we have mentioned for several times, Anatolia has been the homeland of the various civilizations through all times of history. Also the belief systems including religions are the important…
Sven Stefan Bulgarian Church; The iron church
As we know that Istanbul has been a cosmopolitan city for hundred years. That multi- cultural feature shows itself with great pieces. Iron church is one of them. It is…
St.Antoine Church;the biggest Catholic church of Istanbul
Istanbul is province that we can come across every sort of religious facilities. Taksim square -(Pera was the old name) is a region where all religions live in harmony. St.Antoine…
Egyptian Amulets in Anatolia
Anatolia is a conjuction of whole cultures in the world. Due to its location, Anatolia had a mixed culture. The archeaologists discover very interesting hints on the history of the…
Is Roman Empire originated from Trojans?
Legendary Trojan war was announced by Homer to the old world. It is known that Homer had written the Iliad after 800 years. It is absolute that Troy has many…
Iron Age started in Anatolia
Iron is a specific metal that gives its name to an era. This metal created a revolution in the history. It replaced soft metals. Harder devices and weapons were made.…