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History & Culture · 7 min read
Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Tekirdağ: A Quiet Ottoman Treasure Above the Sea
Discover Rüstem Paşa Mosque in Tekirdağ, an Ottoman landmark designed by Mimar Sinan. Explore its courtyard and historic details, visit the nearby bedesten and make time for local köfte, with a handy visitor summary at the end.
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Travel Tips · 7 min read
Yağıbasan Medresesi, Tokat: A Medieval School Hidden in Sulusokak
Discover Yağıbasan Medresesi in Tokat’s historic Sulusokak: a twelfth-century Danişmend school with a remarkable domed courtyard, now home to a history of science museum.
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Travel Stories · 8 min read
Uzungöl, Trabzon: Turkey’s Mountain Lake Wrapped in Forest and Mist
Discover Uzungöl in Trabzon, where a mountain lake, forested slopes and drifting mist meet. Plan lakeside walks, panoramic viewpoints and a memorable Black Sea breakfast.
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General · 8 min read
Munzur Valley National Park: Tunceli’s Wild River and Sacred Munzur Springs
Explore Munzur Valley National Park and Munzur Gözeleri in Tunceli, eastern Turkey. Discover mountain scenery, sacred springs, the Munzur Baba legend and practical travel tips.
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History & Culture · 7 min read
Ulubey Canyon, Turkey: Uşak’s Dramatic Landscape and Glass Terrace
Discover Ulubey Canyon in Uşak, Turkey: dramatic valleys, a thrilling glass terrace and rewarding photography viewpoints, with practical tips for walks and a nearby Blaundus visit.
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History & Culture · 7 min read
Yürüyen Köşk, Yalova: The House Atatürk Moved to Save a Tree
Discover Yürüyen Köşk in Yalova, the seaside pavilion Atatürk had moved 4.8 metres to protect a plane tree. Explore its remarkable story, museum and coastal setting.
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History & Culture · 8 min read
Basilica Therma, Sarıkaya: Turkey’s Ancient Roman Bath and the Legend of a King’s Daughter
Discover Basilica Therma in Sarıkaya, Yozgat: an ancient Roman thermal bath where monumental arches, a natural hot spring and the legend of a king’s daughter meet.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Balık Ekmek in Istanbul: The Famous Turkish Fish Sandwich Worth Crossing the Bridge For
Taste Istanbul’s famous balık ekmek: warm bread, grilled fish, crunchy onion and bright lemon. Discover where to try it, how to order and how to make it part of a waterfront walk.
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History & Culture · 7 min read
Anadolu Hisarı and Göksu: Where the Fortress Meets the Stream
Explore Anadolu Hisarı’s fortress and neighbourhood lanes, photograph the boats on Göksu Stream, then enjoy grilled fish where the water meets the Bosphorus.
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