Birdhouses in Turkey Introduction In Turkey, birdhouses are part of the collective past, returning to the Ottoman times. During the empire, architects built homes primarily...Read More
Nasreddin Hodja : Tales from Turkey Introduction Nasreddin Hodja is Turkey’s (and perhaps all of Islam’s) best-known trickster. His legendary wit and droll trickery were...Read More
Hippodrome of Constantinople Introduction The Hippodrome of Constantinople was an arena used for chariot racing throughout the Byzantine period. First built during the reign of Roman emperor Septimius Severus in the early 3rd...Read More
Best Local Food in Istanbul Introduction Best Local Food in Istanbul : Turkish cuisine is very diverse and world renowned. Istanbul is a melting pot...Read More
Aphrodisias Travel Guide Introduction Aphrodisias Travel Guide – Aphrodisias is a remarkably preserved Roman-period city in ancient Caria, SW Turkey, which was famous in antiquity...Read More
Ramadan in Turkey : Fasting and Feasting What is Ramadan ? Ramadan in Turkey – More than one billion Muslims throughout the world celebrate the...Read More
Traditional Turkish Food Video Introduction Traditional Turkish Food is been celebrated the world over. You cannot fail to find one or the other type of...Read More
Istanbul Tulip Festival Video Introduction Istanbul Tulip Festival is held each April and the city parks, squares, and gardens are amass with millions of tulips...Read More
Ottoman Imperial Harem and Women Life Introduction Ottoman Harem – In Ottoman palaces, houses and residences, there was a private section called “Harem”. The Arabic...Read More
Synagogues in Istanbul Introduction Synagogues in Istanbul – After the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, many Jews continued to live in the...Read More
