Tag: Istanbul
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: A Short Walk on a Summer’s Day in Cengelkoy
In Cengelkoy, a peaceful, beautiful neighbourhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, a short walk is all it takes to create many lovely memories. I decided to try my luck on a sunny day to add more content to my urban photography archive. Even in just a few hours, I came across a cat that…
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: Spring In The City 2026
I wanted to photograph Istanbul. I wanted to film it to showcase the unique beauty of the spring months. That was the aim of my YouTube video. To this end, I wandered through various neighbourhoods of Istanbul. I watched the Golden Horn and the city’s energy at sunset. I witnessed the refined taste that adorns…
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National Geographic: Sip Your Way Across Europe’s Best Cities For Coffee
The world-renowned National Geographic magazine has published a list of the seven best cities in Europe for drinking coffee. Istanbul featured on the list.
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CNN: One of Istanbul’s Most Extraordinary Buildings Was Left To Rot For Decades. Now It’s Been Brought Back To Life.
CNN Travel’s report explains how a very important historic building in Istanbul has been reintroduced into the city’s cultural landscape.
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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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