Born into a relatively poor Tokat family in 1833, Gazi Osman grew up to become one of Turkey’s most famous soldiers, serving in…
The köy arabası (village van) is a real phenomenon, the beaten-up, broken-down last link in the long chain of Turkey’s fantastic public transport…
“Water Palace” Population: 4,400 Old name: Sebastopolis, Heracleopolis (?), Çiftlik Market day: Tuesday…
Old Pontic Gaziura? …
A town named “Market” Population: 4,600 Market day: Friday West of…
A Town Called “Slap” Population: 163,400 Most famous son: Gazi Osman Paşa While its setting can’t hope…
Anyone who has lived in the UK will be familiar with the popular pastime of visiting National Trust houses that are open to…
Central Anatolia – an overview İstanbul and the coast aside, Central Anatolia is probably the most visited part of Turkey, mainly because of…