Maritime Landmarks Bosporus
Maritime Landmarks and Legends along the Bosporus
The prominent square yellow structure neighboring the cemetery, visible from the sea, is Selimieh Barracks. It stands on...
Seven Lakes
A Virtual Nature Museum
Discovering Nature’s Masterpiece
Amidst a dense forest that almost blocks out the sunlight, the Seven Lakes unfold across two plateaus 800 meters...
Yedigoller
A Mesmerizing Autumn Retreat”
A Symphony of Colors
As fall unfolds its enchanting palette, imagine standing in a forest where shades of green transition to hues...
Back to History Exploring the Second Courtyard
Back to History Exploring the Second Courtyard
Unveiling the Second Courtyard
Emerging into the daylight, my gaze shifts to the second courtyard. A towering 10-meter gate,...
Traditional Wedding Horse Ride and Celebration
In this village, the wedding celebrations continue as the father and uncle escort the bride to where the horse awaits. Once the bride mounts...
Gift Presentation Ceremony at the Engagement
In this village, the engagement celebrations include a special event known as “Bringing the Gifts of the Engagement.” Witnessed by the community head and...
Traditional Wheat Pounding and Dance Celebration
In this village, a special tradition is upheld during weddings: the pounding of wheat for the main dish called “kek” in a historical stone...
Squares and Domes
Now, step outside and ascend from the street you came from. Be mindful that the streets you traversed were a crucial center of Istanbul...
