Tag: Museum
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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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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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On YouTube: A Quick Look: Bursa – Iznik Top Five Sights To Visit
Known historically as Nicaea, the town of Iznik is a charming place with important Christian pilgrimage sites, impressive Roman-era theatres, city walls and ruins, and one of the most significant early Turkish settlements in Anatolia. With Pope Leo 14th visit in November 2025 in order to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of…
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On YouTube: A Quick Look – Museum of Troy – The Polyxena Sarcophagus
The second episode of “A Quick Look” series in my YouTube channel focuses on “The Polyxena Sarcophagus”. It is a major highlight of the Museum of Troy, located in Canakkale, Turkiye. This beautiful ancient sarcophagus, dated back to 6th century BC, depicts a wedding preparation scene on one side and the “sacrifice” of Polyxena on…
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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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Extraordinary Objects in Kars And A Limited Time To See
Two extraordinary medieval objects, a golden belt and a golden bracelet, are currently on display for a limited time in the city of Kars, also home to the medieval ruins of Ani.
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Why Is 2023 A Great Time To Visit Or Revisit Istanbul?
2023 is a great time to visit or revisit Istanbul. In the first half of 2023 several new museums and historical locations will be opened to public for the first time.
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