Eid al-Adha, Kurban Bayramı, in Turkey
If you arrive to Turkey for your holiday around the Eid al-Adha holiday, you will see people being more cheerful and friendly, wandering in the streets…
Month: July 2020
Beautiful Assos Ancient City
Beautiful Assos ancient city is in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. The ancient city, which is located right across Lesbos Island, is in Behramkale Village. Assos,…
Priene Ancient City
Priene Ancient City is an ancient Ionian city located in Güllübahçe Village, which is about 15 km from Söke District of Aydın. The city, which was…
Herostratus of Ephesus
Herostratus of Ephesus made history as the person who destroyed the temple of Artemis. There is no exact information about when he was born. It is…
Gli the Hagia Sophia Cat
Hagia Sophia… It is one of the most famous architectural structures in the world which has been standing for 15 centuries and is the spirit of…
Milestones in Ephesus
Like today’s mileage signs, milestones in Ephesus were erected on roads and used to show the distance between cities in the ancient times. Milestones made of…
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Decision to Convert Hagia Sophia into a Mosque Hagia Sophia’s museum status was changed into Hagia Sophia Mosque due to Turkish High Court’s decision on 10th…
Top 3 Amazing Cisterns of Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the rare cities which has features that can surprise people at any glance, both above and below ground. Many tourist travel to…
Anadolu Hisarı aka Anatolian Fortress
Anadolu Hisarı aka Anatolian Fortress was built by the Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Beyazıt. Anadolu Hisarı is considered one of the most beautiful and advanced examples of…
Aydos, Istanbul
Aydos Hill It is the highest point in Istanbul with a peak height of 537 meters. Aydos Hill (Mountain), located in Kartal, Pendik, Sultanbeyli and Sancak…
Balat, an Amazing District of Istanbul
Balat, which has been able to preserve its historical texture in the heart of Istanbul, is a popular and cultural center because it is a culturally…
Harbetsuvan Tepe
Harbetsuvan Tepe. Twin of Gobekli Tepe? Göbeklitepe is not alone anymore. Similar Structures were Found in Harbetsuvan Hill. Harbetsuvan Hill (Harbetsuvan Tepe) shows characteristics similar to…