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A selection of travel tales from us around Istanbul, all from the first-hand experience of our guides.

HOW MANY DAYS IS ENOUGH TO VISIT ISTANBUL

I have great news for you! Every time you come to Istanbul, you can see different places.

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HOW DO WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION IN ISTANBUL?

Traveling in such a big and busy city can be difficult as well as enjoyable.

OTTOMAN’S HOME FOR 400 YEARS: TOPKAPI PALACE

Topkapi Palace is the place where the Ottoman Empire ruled for centuries. It is also an architectural museum, as it contains outstanding examples of Turkish architecture from various periods.

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Egypitan Obelisk

It was quite difficult for the obelisk to take its place where we see today on one of Istanbul’s hills.

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Hagia Sophia Almshouse

Hagia Sophia Almshouse, northeast of Hagia Sophia, was built in 1742-1743 by the sultan of Mahmut I.

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Vintage culture in Istanbul

The vintage culture in Istanbul is a strong culture that can survive for years.

Turkish Coffee

The “Turkish Coffee”, which emerged as a result of the methods applied during the roasting, grinding, preparation and serving of the coffee bean as a beverage, has its aroma, grounds, foam, presentation, unique function on special days and meetings officers. and its place in social life from the 16th century to the present day.

Winemaking in Turkey

The place of wine in Anatolian lands has a history of thousands of years. Geographically, Turkey is one of the most suitable countries for wine production. Grapes sprout from all but 2 of Turkey’s 7 regions. According to 2010 data from the International Food Organization (FAO), Turkey ranks fourth after France, Italy and Spain in terms of vineyard area.

RUMELI FORTRESS

Anadolu and Rumelihisarı were built on the two shores of the narrowest point of the Bosphorus waterway, one of the strongest waterways in the world. As of 1390 AD, the Anatolian shores of Istanbul were completely under the control of the Turkish forces, and the first rehearsals of the conquest began over the Anadoluhisarı, which was built afterwards.

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GEOGRAPHICALLY INDICATED TURKISH CHEESES

Turkey is a country with a product variety in agriculture and animal products due to its geographical location. It also has a rich culinary culture as it is a country that brings different cultures together.

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