According to an international survey, Topkapı Palace of Istanbul was voted as the most beautiful palace. Topkapı Palace which had been the headquarter of Ottoman Empire for 600 years has also a special place among other palaces of the world. Topkapı Palace competed with the big and glorious palaces of Europe and the travelers selected…
Small St.Sophia of Central Anatolia
When we have a conversation on St.Sophia, mostly the church in Istanbul is remembered. There is a point that there are a lot of St.Sophia churches in Anatolia. Emperor Theodosius had this church built in 385 AD. It was constructed in the name of St. Gregorius Theologos.Its plan is similar to big St.Sophia. It is…
A national museum that has a stage to Ottoman- Russian wars in 19th century;Bloody Bastion
Eastern and North Eastern Anatolia were war fields in 19th century. Russian Empire wanted to invade North Eastern Anatolia so Russian army attacked Ottoman border. Kars was one of the targets of Russian Army. That’s why Ottoman forces had some bastions built in that region. Russian Army had a raid to the basitons that they…
A forgotten church of Anatolia; Virgin Mary Church
This is a true statement; there are many historical treasures in Anatolian territory. We have stated that there has been residence for centuries several times. All religions and belief systems take place in the culture of Anatolia. This is one of the witnesses of the history. This church was constructed around 1200 years ago. It…
Pictures with Turkish Bath Theme
Turkish bath is one of the most interested themes which the artists have been interesting in for centuries. After the Renaissance, painting became a popular art branch in Europe. Because of the discoveries in the East, European painters started to wonder of eastern cultures including Turkish Bath. Cleaning became very important after the middle age…
A historical building of Thrace will transform a cultural centre
History is everywhere in Turkey. You can come across history even at a house or at a site. A building at Thracian region has a deep history. The house of Metropolitan is dated back to 19th century. According to the last project, it will be restored and converted into a cultural center… Discover Turkey and…
Roman Tombs in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a special tourism area. Wherever you look at, you can come across history and mystery. One of the historical building in the region is Ishak Fortress. Actually it is a Roman fortress. Since it was used by Ishak Pasha who was the Anatolia governor of Sultan Mehmed II(Conquerer) as headquarter, it was named…
Underground water channels of Şanlıurfa
Anatolian cities have historical backgrounds that are very impressive. You may walk on the ground but you can be sure that there can be another world underneath. Şanlıurfa – a province on South eastern Turkey- has a similar story. Hidden waterchannels of Şanlıurfa are the another world under the city. They are about 300 years…
Golf tourism in Turkey
Golf is a very popular outdoor activity in high class society. Not only in Turkey and also in other parts of the world, there are golf hotels and tournaments. Belek county of Antalya is famous for golf tourism in the world. Discover Turkey and explore adventure…..
A traditional festival in eastern Blacksea;7th of May Festival
A traditional festival is held in eastern Blacksea region. It is named as 7th of May Festival. It is dated back to hundreds years ago. It is celebrated in 20th of May because 7th of May is according to old calender (Rumi calender). Whole public of region celebrates this day on the land and on…