Istanbul Airport (IST) is the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. All scheduled commercial passenger flights were transferred from Atatürk Airport to Istanbul Airport on April 6, 2019, following the closure of Istanbul Atatürk Airport for scheduled passenger flights. The IATA airport code IST was also transferred to the new airport. Once all phases are […]
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About Turkey
Geography of Turkey
Turkey is an Eurasian country. Asian Turkey, which includes 97 percent of the country, is separated from European Turkey by the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles. European Turkey comprises 3 percent of the country.[227] The territory of Turkey is more than 1,600 kilometres (990 miles) long and 800 kilometres (500 miles) wide, […]
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Turkish Art
Art in Turkey Turkish art refers to all works of visual art originating from the geographical area of what is present day Turkey since the arrival of the Turks in the Middle Ages. Turkey also was the home of much significant art produced by earlier cultures, including the Hittites, Ancient Greeks, and Byzantines. Ottoman art […]
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Who is Atatürk? One of the foremost iconic figures of the first twentieth century, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is remembered because the leader who emerged from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire to ascertain Turkey as a sovereign republic. Born “Mustafa” on 1881, Turkey’s most known son came old-time within the Ottoman Empire, that had spent […]
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Official holidays
Official holidays 1 Jan: New Year’s Day (Yılbaşı) 23 Apr: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) — anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly 1 May: Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü, also unofficially known as İşçi Bayramı, i.e. Worker’s Day) was long banned as a holiday […]
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Climate of Turkey in General
Climate: The climate in Turkey has a vast diversity with respect to the diverse topography and lat.. Aegean and Mediterranean coast areas enjoy the typical Mediterranean climate. There is hardly a drop of rain during the sun-drenched and hot summer (May to October). Winters are mild and rainy during these regions, and it in rare […]
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Historical and Natural Wonders of Southwest Turkey
The southern coast of Turkey was at one time known as Lycia and dominated by Lycian civilisations, meanwhile the western coast was occupied by carian settlers but before all that the land was ruled by Ancient Greeks and Roman Empires and later fell to Byzantines and Ottomans. Their ruined cities and burial sites sit nestled […]
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Places to see in Turkey
Here are the best destinations in Turkey. Before planning a trip to Turkey, You have to add those destinations to your places to see in Turkey list. Places to see in Turkey, Top Places in Turkey: Turkey is full of wonders but there are a few destinations in Turkey which is a must for every Turkey […]
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Tekirdağ, Turkey – Turkish Wines
Tekirdağ Wineries & Vineyards I would like you to send a few pictures about Tekirdağ and Tracia (Thrace) where I found possibility to visit a few local wine yards and taste some good quality local wines. The region is very efficient for grape production to produce wines. The climate is very suitable for grapes. It […]
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Wintersports in Turkey – Sarikamis
Sarıkamış – Turkey Sarıkamış is a town and a district of Kars Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Sarıkamış Ski Centre 50km far from Kars, is on the mount in Sarıkamış. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 14 km of slopes available. 4 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between […]
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