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  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Süleymaniye Mosque, one of the most important works of Mimar Sinan, is still a unique part of Istanbul, even though it has been over 450 years since it was built.

    Kadir Akın
  • Museums & Art

    Hagia Irene Museum

    Let's take a look at this amazing temple's history and architectural structure, which has a history of approximately 2,500 years.

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Alaeddin Mosque in Konya

    It is a beautiful mosque that cannot be explained in languages and cannot be written with pencils. Highly recommended for a visit.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Top 5 Mosques of the Ottomans

    Ottomans ruled their land from Anatolia for 7 centuries. During that time, their architects built marvellous mosques to embellish their ostentatious capitals.

    Serdar Akarca
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Sanctuary of Hecate in Lagina

    Lagina Hekate Sanctuary is a humble archaeological site just 1,5 hours away from Bodrum and it is the first place to be excavated in Anatolia.

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Esrefoglu Mosque

    Esrefoglu Mosque is a hidden gem to be seen on the way to Antalya from Konya at Beysehir city. Wooden pillars and tiles are phenomenal pieces of Seljukian Art.

    Kadir Akın
  • Culture & Local Life

    Sententious Wedding in Edirne

    Grand Synagogue of Edirne will host the wedding of Ms. Mitrani whose parents were the last couple to get married in the very same place.

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Rumi; a Life devoted to the love of God

    Come, whoever you are, Wanderer, idolater, worshiper of fire, Come even though you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come and come yet again

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Santa Claus the Anatolian

    We know who Santa Claus is but do we know where he is actually from? Let's remember his Anatolian roots and see the story behind the man in red!

    Kadir Akın

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