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Continue reading →: Turkish Travels – Travel Guides, Lifestyle and Expat Life in TurkeyDiscover Turkey with in-depth travel guides, destinations, lifestyle tips and practical information for expats living in Turkey.
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Continue reading →: ÜsküdarOn the Asian side of Istanbul, Üsküdar is one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric districts, where Ottoman history, waterfront life and traditional neighbourhood culture come together beside the Bosphorus. Long before modern Istanbul expanded into the vast metropolis seen today, Üsküdar was already an important settlement and crossing…
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Continue reading →: Turkey or Türkiye?Turkey or Türkiye? A Debate About Language, Consistency and Search Engines Since 2022, the Turkish government has encouraged the international community to use the name “Türkiye” instead of “Turkey” when referring to the country in English. Many international organisations have adopted the change, and an increasing number of news organisations…
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Continue reading →: ModaOn the Asian side of Istanbul, Moda is one of the most distinctive and atmospheric neighbourhoods within Kadıköy. Although it is officially part of Kadıköy, Moda has a strong identity of its own, often feeling like a small coastal town within the larger city. Known for its relaxed pace, leafy…
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Continue reading →: KadıköyOn the Asian side of Istanbul, Kadıköy stands as one of the city’s most vibrant and characterful districts, where history, culture and everyday life blend in a way that feels both energetic and deeply authentic. Unlike the historic peninsula across the Bosphorus, Kadıköy is not defined by imperial landmarks, but…
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Continue reading →: MaltepeOn the Asian side of Istanbul, Maltepe stretches along the Marmara coastline as a relaxed, residential district that offers a more local and lived-in feel than the historic quarters across the water. It is not a place of grand monuments or famous skyline views, yet that is precisely its appeal.…
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Continue reading →: Bayramiç DamThe Bayramiç Dam, known in Turkish as Bayramiç Barajı, is a major reservoir located just a few kilometres east of the town of Bayramiç in north-western Türkiye. Situated in the fertile valley of the Karamenderes River, the dam plays an important role in regulating water supplies and supporting agriculture throughout…
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Continue reading →: Mehmet Akif ErsoyMehmet Akif Ersoy is one of the most revered figures in Turkish history, remembered not only as a poet but as a thinker, intellectual, and moral voice of a nation struggling for independence. Best known as the author of the Turkish National Anthem (İstiklâl Marşı), Mehmet Akif Ersoy embodied the…
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Continue reading →: İstanbul (Türkçe)For the English version of this article please click here İstanbul, Türkiye’nin en büyük şehri ve Avrupa’nın nüfus bakımından en kalabalık kentidir. Eskiden Konstantinopolis olarak bilinirdi. Şehir, İstanbul’u Avrupa ve Asya arasında bölen Boğaziçi Boğazı’nın iki yakasına yayılır. 15 milyondan fazla nüfusu ile bu dev metropol, Türkiye nüfusunun %19’una ev…
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Continue reading →: Istanbul (English)
Bu makalenin Türkçe versiyonu için lütfen buraya tıklayın. İstanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the most populous city in Europe. It used to be known as Constantinople. The city straddles the Bosphorous Straits which divide the city between Europe and Asia. With a population of over 15 millions…
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Continue reading →: Süleymaniye MosqueThe Süleymaniye Mosque stands as one of Istanbul’s most commanding and graceful landmarks, rising above the city on its hill overlooking the Golden Horn. Commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and designed by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was completed in 1557 at the height of the…
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Continue reading →: Bosphorous TourCruising the Bosphorus in the evening is one of Istanbul’s most magical experiences. As the city lights begin to sparkle against the dusk sky, you can choose between a simple, relaxing tour or a more elaborate dinner cruise with entertainment. We opted for the straightforward evening ferry tour—no dinner or…
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Continue reading →: Rahmi M. Koç MuseumThe Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul is one of the city’s most distinctive cultural landmarks, dedicated to the history of industry, transport, and technology. It sits on the northern shore of the Golden Horn in the historic Hasköy district, occupying two remarkable buildings: the old Ottoman anchor foundry known…
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