Lycia is the historical name of the Tekke Peninsula, on Turkey’s South-west coast. Mountains rise from the rocky coastline, providing … More
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The City of Aphrodisias
The City of Aphrodisias itself is probably one of the most impressive ancient cities of Anatolia, with a number of well-preserved buildings and sculptures dating from the Roman period.
Xanthos
Xanthos was the capital city of the Lycian Federation and was its greatest city throughout Lycian history. It became famous … More
Turkish Kahve
Did you know that it was the Turks who first introduced coffee to Europe in the 1500s? The ruling Ottoman … More
Twelve Unspoken Turkish Rules You Might Not Know
Like every country, Turkey has a set of social rules to live by. Here are a few to start on … More
Beçin
Beçin is located 5km South of the Milas District, Muğla Province. The city has hosted many civilizations however, it was … More
Karnıyarık
Karnıyarık is a legacy of the Ottoman Palace kitchens and yet another of the imperial demands for creativity when it … More
Diyarbakir – An Overview
Situated on the banks of the Tigris river in South-Eastern Anatolia, Diyarbakir still carries a medieval air. Black basalt walls … More
The Underground Water Structures of Gaziantep
The city of Gaziantep is located on the edge of the Alleben Stream and the settlement history of the city … More
Peculiar Desserts of Turkey
Turkish cooking is renowned for its sweet, syrupy desserts like baklava and şekerpare but is equally famous for this more … More
