Can anyone of us say “No” to a crispy Turkish bagel? Is it possible to taste a Turkish bagel full inside and covered with molasses and sesame outside with a glass of tea, and not to admire it? Everybody who lives in or has happened to pass Istanbul has somehow enjoyed this “urban taste”, this sesame ring. There are those [...]

Benefits of regular walking for physical and mental health are beyond argument. The experts say “walk if you want to stay young”. The benefits of walking, which is simple and has numerous benefits, for health are innumerable. Furthermore, the doctors have begun to prescribe walking as a medicine providing protection against disease and assistance in treatment. Walk strengthens the heart, [...]

The Mediterranean is enchanted. It is more influential than oceans; it is a cradle of civilizations. It is not only the sea Mediterranean what we are talking about. The Mediterranean Statue by Ilhan Koman, which overlooks Galatasaray Square from the third floor of Yapi Kredi Culture and Arts Building, is not less enchanted than the Mediterranean itself.   Ilhan Koman’s [...]

Is there anybody who doesn’t like nostalgia? Is there anything better than traveling through time, going back to the good old days, and resting your soul when you are tired of the noise and crowd of the city? Then, be ready to discover the stories of true life experiences and feel yourself in another time! We’ll tell you about the [...]

Naturally, there is no one who has never heard of globally admired Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi. The followers of Maulana, known as “Rumi” by the western peoples, will meet us not only in Konya but also in Galata, the center of Istanbul. Let’s go to Galata to know the most important Mawlawi Lodge, which has survived to the present day, and [...]

Every corner of Istanbul is active, entertaining, and colorful; but if you ask the place where the heart of the city beats, there is only one answer: Taksim. From Istiklal Avenue to Galata Tower, from French Street to Cité de Péra, Taksim is a totally different region at each time of the day. It is out of question to come [...]

It is always said that Istanbul is a mosaic of religions. The temples on Istiklal Avenue, one of the deepest-rooted and most beautiful avenues of the city, verify this. While construction of the mosque in Taksim Square continues, we would like to list the big temples of the city from Taksim to Tünel step by step. Maybe you take a [...]

We can say that Turkish Bath has left its mark on our geography. Turkish Bath, which has become one of the global symbols of the Ottoman Empire, although it has its roots in the Roman Empire, is a favorite venue for also having fun and socializing in addition to bathing and cleaning. Then, let’s enter through the doors of this [...]

Istanbul is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is a gigantic metropolis that was once an imperial capital. Istanbul is a unique city for its historical riches flooded by both domestic and foreign tourists today. There are so many places to visit and see in Istanbul. We have listed the top five must-see places for you. Dünyanın en [...]