Tag: Istanbul
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Azerbaijan’s Palace Carpets from 17th and 18th Century
The exhibition “Azerbaijan’s 17th and 18th-Century Palace Carpets”, held in March 2026, summarises how the art of carpet-making—one of the Turks’ most ancient arts—took shape on Azerbaijani soil.
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Deutsche Welle: Istanbul Aglow With Its Centuries‑Old Ramadan Traditions
“The letters must be placed precisely, the symmetry must be perfect. It takes math and some geometry, strength and skill,” said Kahraman Yıldız, one of the last masters of the art of mahya.
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eKathimerini: Nobel Novelist Orhan Pamuk Finally Gets The Netflix Series He Wanted
The Orhan Pamuk interview, first published in The New York Times and later in full in the eKathimerini newssite, contains interesting details about his novel, his Netflix series, and his museum. I highly recommend reading this interview before your visit to the Museum of Innocence.
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BBC: Iznik – The Ottoman Art That Captivated Europe
BBC’s video content reveals some of the secrets of İznik tiles.
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Forbes: Michelin Adds 32 New Restaurants To Its Michelin Guide Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla
Forbes: Michelin Adds 32 New Restaurants To Its Michelin Guide Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla
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“Wheeler Dealers” Mike and Elvis test Anadol
Famous TV show producers Mike Brewer and Marc “Elvis” Priestly visited Istanbul to experience a few models of the nostalgic Turkish car, Anadol.
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Architectural Digest: Istanbul in “The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World” List
The world famous magazine Architectural Digest published its list of “The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World” very recently. Istanbul is also in the list.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look – Turkish Painting – Nuri İyem
The first episode of “A Quick Look” YouTube series focuses on a Turkish painter from 20th century: Nuri İyem. He was a painter who highlighted some of the most important socio-economic developments of Turkish society during his lifetime.
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Forbes: How To Beat Museum Fatigue During Your Travels
Forbes article how to beat museum fatigue during your travels provide some good advice. Here are some more advice specific to Istanbul.
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The New Daily: How to Embrace a 48-Hour Stopover in Istanbul
The New Daily’s latest article “How to Embrace a 48-hour Stopover in Istanbul” recently published. It provides some valuable recommendation to the visitors who are flying from Australia to Europe and landed in Istanbul for their stopover. Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Bosphorus cruise, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are…
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