The 23 April 1929 the ninth anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish parliament held. The founder of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal, decided to give this important day to children in the country as a symbol of hope in … Continue reading
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The Maritsa River is the border between Greece and Turkey except in one place, the old station of Edirne in the picturesque neighborhood Karaağaç. It is the only territory of Turkey west of the Maritsa and a place that we should not let … Continue reading
A highly recommended post from our friend Miguel Angel Sotero describing a number of prominent mosques to visit in Istanbul.
When speaking of the temple of Apollo in Didim, we refer to one of the holiest sites of ancient Greek world. The oracle that was there was the second largest after the Delphi and delivered powerful kings treasures … Continue reading
On the beaches and fields of Gallipoli peninsula a terrible battle was fought in 1915 , it had unexpected consequences, three nations remember those days as the birth of their national identity. Australia, New Zealand and Turkey itself … Continue reading
The coast of Turkey offers many places to admire unique landscapes. Although you have already visited many of those places, there is one that continues to surprise visitors. Şeytan Sofrası is in an elevated position on the Bay … Continue reading
If you were among those who asked for Wink at Turkey in English, today you have got it. We will begin to translate our already published posts. In the future, we plan to publish both in English and Spanish simultaneously. … Continue reading
Many people think that the tea or even coffee are the most popular drinks in Turkey but the reality is that this place is occupied by a aniseed-flavored drink called raki. Turkish is written that way, with a dotless ı. The … Continue reading
When Odysseus returned from Troy happened off the coast of Phokaia, where the Sirens lived with their harmonious songs that drew ships into the dangerous rocks and certain death. Fortunately, Ulysses was warned and … Continue reading
The last great mosque of the classical period Ottoman born with two major controversies. The Sultan had not won a major battle that deserved to be commemorated with a new mosque and this was not merely symbolic problem. In the absence … Continue reading