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Food & Drink · 5 min read
What to Eat in Adana: Late-Night Şırdan, Famous Kebabs and Ice-Cold Bici Bici
Adana gastronomy is one of the richest culinary destinations in Turkish cuisine, famous for its world-renowned Adana kebab, late-night shirdan, refreshing bici bici dessert, citrus fruits, and turnip juice
Burak Çınar
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History & Culture · 3 min read
Getting to Know Adana: Its Ancient Name, Upscale Neighbourhoods and Local Roots
Adana is a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis deeply rooted in the ancient Cilicia region, featuring upscale districts across Çukurova and Seyhan, vast central districts, and a native population based on Yörük-Turkmen heritage
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 7 min read
Turkish Baked Rice Pudding (Fırın Sütlaç): Creamy Inside with a Golden Top
Baked rice pudding (Fırında Sütlaç) is a deeply rooted and beloved traditional Turkish dessert made by baking a creamy milk and rice mixture in clay bowls until it develops a beautifully caramelized, golden-brown crust
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Food & Drink · 7 min read
Cyprus Dessert: Walnut and Coconut Syrup Cake with a Creamy Milk Topping
Cyprus dessert is a modern Turkish culinary classic that features a light syrup-soaked cake enriched with walnuts and coconut, topped with a silky layer of vanilla pudding and whipped cream
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Ortan Bridge: A Timeless Stop Above Rize’s Fırtına River
Situated over the Fırtına Stream in Çamlıhemşin, the historic Ortan Bridge stands as an iconic 19th-century Black Sea landmark featuring a single-arch stone masonry structure stretching 51 meters in length
Burak Çınar
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Pazar Maiden’s Castle: Rize’s Lone Watchtower in the Black Sea
Located on a small rocky islet right off the coast of Pazar district in Rize, the historic Pazar Girl's Castle stands out as a medieval watchtower and lighthouse structure with fine stonework and no direct land connection
Burak Çınar
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Rize Castle: Discover the City and Black Sea from Above
Situated on a central hill overlooking the city and the Black Sea, the historic Rize Castle offers a scenic retreat featuring well-preserved medieval inner fortress walls and panoramic open-air tea gardens.
Burak Çınar
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Zilkale: How Was This Remarkable Castle Built Above Rize’s Forests?
Perched on a steep cliff overlooking the Firtina Valley in Çamlıhemşin, the medieval Zil Castle stands as one of the most magnificent historical landmarks of the Black Sea region with its impressive walls and watchtowers.
Burak Çınar
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Çayeli’s Living Heritage Museum: The Real Faces Behind Rize’s Past
Located in the Çayeli district of Rize, the Ahmet Hamdi İshakoğlu Natural Life Museum offers a free-entry ethnographic experience showcasing authentic Black Sea culture through lifelike wax sculptures modeled after local villagers
Burak Çınar
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