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Shopping · 5 min read
What and Where to Eat in Bartın: Local Dishes, Desserts and Gifts to Bring Home
Famous for its certified white baklava, rice mantı, and Amasra salad, Bartın offers local dining at Kaf Konak and authentic wooden or tel kırma crafts at Cekiciler Bazaar.
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History & Culture · 5 min read
What Is Bartın Like? Nine Questions About Its Population, Local Life and Flavours
Formed in 1991 after separating from Zonguldak, Bartın is a small Black Sea province with a population of around 206,000. The city is famous for its scenic Amasra district, traditional tel kırma embroidery, and sweet kabak burması pastry.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Kilis Tava: Turkish Minced Meat and Potato Tray Bake
Authored by Derya Soylu, this quick recipe guides you through making homemade Kilis Tava, a traditional Turkish tray kebab featuring seasoned minced meat baked over a layer of thinly sliced potatoes.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Cennet Çamuru: Turkish Pistachio and Shredded Pastry Dessert
• Authored by Derya Soylu, this quick 35-minute recipe guides you through making homemade Cennet Çamuru, a soft and moist pistachio dessert best served warm with clotted cream.
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Food & Drink · 3 min read
Cennet Çamuru: The Kilis Dessert You May Not Want to Share
Registered with a geographical indication, Cennet Çamuru is a traditional Kilis dessert featuring a rich blend of shredded pastry, clarified butter, intense pistachios, and fresh clotted cream.
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Food & Drink · 5 min read
What to Eat in Kilis: From Oven-Baked Tava to Syrupy Katmer
Renowned for its rich culinary heritage, Kilis offers local delicacies like registered Kilis Tava, stuffed şıhılmahşi, and kübbülmüşviyye. Dessert lovers can enjoy the unique cennet çamuru and Kilis katmeri, while the anise-flavored mayanalı kahke serves as a perfect crunchy snack.
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General · 5 min read
What Is Kilis Famous For? Eight Questions to Get to Know the City
Kilis is a historic border city renowned for its rich gastronomy, featuring trademark dishes like Kilis Tava, Cennet Çamuru, and premium olive oil. Beyond its food, the city attracts visitors with its ancient Oylum Mound, distinct stone architecture, and centuries-old soap workshops.
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Shopping · 4 min read
Kilis Soap: A Tradition from Olive Groves to Soap Workshops
Crafted in historic workshops from local olives, Kilis soap is a rich cultural heritage famous for its pure olive oil blends and "Güllü Soap," a unique pomace-oil variant that naturally nourishes the skin.
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Food & Drink · 3 min read
Kilis Gün Pekmezi: Grape Molasses Thickened in the Sun
Made exclusively from Horoz Karası grapes, Kilis Gün Pekmezi is a rare type of molasses prepared without boiling, instead slowly thickened in earthenware pots under the natural sun.
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