The samovar is a traditional Russian origin coffee is also used in nearby countries, including all Anatolia. Many visitors can not resist the appeal of these pieces of craftsmanship and take them to their countries of origin … Continue reading
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Friday 8 February 1664 Yeni Cami Mosque was opened to the prayer of believers. The works had begun 67 years ago and were abandoned and turns to resume in a checkered history ended with … Continue reading
The lokum Ottoman is a traditional sweet that has its origins in candied fruits brought by the Arabs. In the late eighteenth century lokum began to be produced in its current form. They are similar to the Spanish jellies, … Continue reading
In the small village of Birgi, located in the mountains of Izmir, found this wooden house is one of the last representatives of the Ottoman mansions Aegean. Fully decorated with paintings and surrounded by gardens, la Cakiraga Mansion … Continue reading
Although Sumela receives more visitors each year, mainly Russians and Greeks, the place is still far from popular tourist routes. This Orthodox monastery, located 1.200 meters high in the mountains of the National Park Altindere, this is … Continue reading
If you've ever wondered why so called the Golden Horn, Pierre Loti should get closer to the time of sunset to see how the afternoon light gives … Continue reading
One of the places mythology attached is definitely Trojan. Since Homer wrote the Iliad, the city became part of the most epic of our culture. We all know the stories of Achilles, Ulises, Helena … Continue reading
The Suleymaniye is a work that brings together all the elements to be exceptional. It is the largest mosque in Istanbul, was raised by the most important of the Ottoman sultans, the best architect built the Empire and is situated … Continue reading
The landscape of the Black Sea coast is one of the most amazing and beautiful that visitors can enjoy in Turkey. The high peaks of the Pontic Alps, Kaçkar en turco, are a short distance from the coast and … Continue reading
Izmir was inhabited ago 5000 years or maybe even before, according to recent findings have revealed. The most important ruins of the ancient era of the city are the open-air museum of the Agora of Smyrna. It is located … Continue reading