Celebrating 99 years of the Republic of Turkey
Republic Day, or Cumhuriyet Bayramı, commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey on 29 October 1923 and is one of the most important official public holidays and national festivals in Turkey. History of Turkish Republic Day On October 29, 1923, the newly recognized Turkish parliament proclaimed the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, formally […]
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk – the creator of modern Turkey
The founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President stands as a towering figure of the 20th Century. Among the great leaders of history, few have achieved so much in so short a period, transformed the life of a nation as decisively, and given such profound inspiration to the world at large… Modern Turkey […]
Derinkuyu – an ancient underground city in Turkey
The houses here were underground, with a mouth like that of a well, but spacious below; and while entrances were tunnelled down for the beasts of burden, the human inhabitants descended by a ladder. In the houses were goats, sheep, cattle, fowls, and their young; and all the animals were reared and took their fodder […]
The Cappadocia-Erciyes-Kozaklı experience: Turkey’s hottest winter destinations
Tourist hot spot Cappadocia is a winter paradise. Guests can go on a hot air balloon tour in the land of fairy chimneys, ski at Mount Erciyes or relax at the Kozaklı Thermal Springs. Cappadocia, which is widely known as a favourite of tourists, is also a popular destination for guests who want to enjoy […]
Bursa: Culture Capital of the Turkic World
Did you know that Turkey’s northwestern Bursa, one of the former capital cities of the Ottoman Empire was also the 2022 Culture Capital of the Turkic World? Much of this ancient spa’s prestige derives from the fact that it became the first Ottoman capital in 1326. Bursa has since developed as a vibrant commercial centre […]