In the Byzantine era, a market named Marco Annulus existed where the Egyptian market is now in Istanbul. At that time, several necessities were sold there. In 1660, Istanbul’s Egyptian Market was converted into a section of the new mosque, Read More
When the nearby ancient town of Laodicea ad Lycum was abandoned during battles between the Byzantines and the Seljuq Turks in the 12th century, Denizli, which is situated among gardens at the foot of Mount Gökbel (7,572 feet [2,308 metres]), Read More
Sakarya is one of the Turkish regions that has recently gained popularity as a vacation spot for people who enjoy the outdoors and peace and quiet. This Marmara area city on the Black Sea coast combines an illustrious urban growth Read More
The venerable old cities of Sanliurfa are located in the South Eastern Anatolian region around 180 kilometres west of Kiziltepe. Abraham was born there, according to both the Bible and the Quran, before moving to Canaan, present-day Palestine. The intervention Read More
This year, the Santa Claus Bird Paradise in Antalya’s Demre area has once again attracted flamingos. Three flamingos visited the wetland this year, where they have lived since 2016. Prof. Dr. Ali Erdoan, an ornithologist, remarked, “Flamingos are now this Read More
One of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of our time has been made by Klaus Schmidt six miles from Urfa, an ancient city in southeast Turkey: enormous carved stones that are about 11,000 years old and were crafted and arranged Read More
Visitors are never disappointed by Istanbul at any time of year. Some believe that the summer is the best time to visit, but the truth is that the best time for most people and tourists is when traffic is less Read More
East of Istanbul is Bolu, the starting point of the Black Sea region, where Yedigoller (Yedigöller), or Seven Lakes National Park, is the main attraction. The park tempts visitors to journey through all four seasons of the year in the Read More
With the Yacht Rally they organise, yacht enthusiasts hope to popularise the Black Sea. Yacht enthusiasts who stopped in Kastamonu’s Cide region stated the natural wonders they saw left them speechless. The foreigners among us will share this Black Sea Read More
Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach, a fantastic swimming beach, is one of the Mediterranean breeding locations of the loggerhead turtle, and specific regulations are enforced to safeguard it. The beach is accessible to the public during the day, but from 8 p.m. Read More