Tag: Turkiye
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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: In Search of a Moment – Silent Dance of Wind Turbines
The relentless dance of the three-armed giants bursting forth from the sunflower fields… This is the silent dance of wind turbines.
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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 – 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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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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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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