Hersekzade Ahmed Pasha was the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent and wanted to give a new building to Edirne, favorite city of the Imperial Family. He commissioned Mimar Sinan teacher, the greatest of Ottoman architects, building … Continue reading
Although fashion “brunch” is relatively recent, Turks have their long kahvaltı. A full breakfast is taken rather late and on weekends serves lunch. Many families go … Continue reading
Although the Greeks say tzaziki yours is a typical dish and turn the Turks say that this recipe belongs to its gastronomy, we will not take the pleasure any of them. While some sources say … Continue reading
Many places in the Turkish Mediterranean coast have become famous for that combination of green mountains with blue sea in an endless succession of bays, peninsulas and islands. Marmaris is one of the most visited locations that coast. … Continue reading
I have to confess that I never liked celery, and few times in my life I had tried; but Turkish day, a friend invited me to lunch and I prepared this dish. At first I … Continue reading
One of the symbols of Istanbul is this tower almost 70 meter high towers over the district of Beyoglu, on the north side of the Golden Horn. In that place, with Constantinople, there was an old … Continue reading
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
If you have seen any mosque will have noticed that in all, on top of its large domes and minarets appears a symbol that crown , its name in Turkish”Alem”. A throughout the world … Continue reading
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
