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Istanbul does not have one Armenian quarter. It has many. For centuries, Armenian life developed across a network of neighborhoods stretching from the old city beside the Marmara Sea to[…]
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I met Fethi Karataş on August 17, 2024, when he hired me to guide a Bosphorus cruise for several dozen guests. We clicked immediately. Within days we were working together[…]
Experience the best of Istanbul in 3 days. Private guided tours, iconic landmarks, Bosphorus cruises, and authentic local experiences.
Discover the ancient city of İznik – where Christian creeds were born, crusaders clashed, and empires rose and fell
Kızılırmak, Türkiye’s longest river, flows from Sivas highlands to the Black Sea, shaping Anatolia’s history, landscapes, and riverside cultures.
The Hittite Empire: rise to power, key cities like Samuha & Sarissa, culture, and its lasting mark on Anatolia’s history.
A powerful Hittite city near Sivas that once served as a religious center and temporary capital of the empire.
Sivas, a historic Anatolian city, reveals its past through Seljuk architecture, ancient sites, and cultural heritage.
Discover İshak Paşa Palace in Doğubayazıt, Ağrı. Explore its Ottoman frontier architecture, history, legends, and UNESCO status in eastern Türkiye.
