Culture in Turkey - Turkey Homes

20Jun

Beautiful Pamukkale and the Ancient City of Hierapolis

In the Anatolian, Denizli region of Turkey, a beautiful natural landmark sits on the side of a hill. Nicknamed cotton castle because of its appearance, Pamukkale, a collection of white calcium pools[...]

03Jun

The Istanbul Shopping Festival

Istanbul is home to over 120 shopping malls and two of the most famous historical markets in the world; the Grand Bazaar, established in 1461 and the Egyptian Bazaar, opened in 1660. Over the[...]

02Jun

Ramadan and Turkish Cuisine

When looking at Ramadan and Turkish food, do not expect any spectacular or lavish, but instead, delicious, humble, and heart-warming, food cooked by the hand with love from the heart. The month-long[...]

17May

House of the Virgin Mary

The Western Coast of Turkey is awash with historical sites and no more so than the ancient ruined city of Ephesus, the country's third most visited tourist attraction. However, hordes of[...]

16May

The Ancient Ruins of Ephesus City

The Ancient Ruins of Ephesus City, sitting just an hour’s drive from the bustling metropolis of Izmir, is one of Turkey's top tourist attractions, drawing in the crowds daily with its[...]

14May

Sirince Village: Home of the Wine Makers

Sirince, a highly popular tour excursion on the western coast of Turkey, is not only easy on the eye, but also on the palate. Why? Well, the village, sitting high in the mountains over the touristic[...]

14May

Selçuk: The Forgotten Town of Western Turkey

Considering the amount of attention it receives, anyone could be forgiven for thinking the only historical place to visit on Turkey's West Coast is the ruined city of Ephesus. Admittedly, the[...]

30Apr

Turkish Carpets and Rugs: A Cultural Story

Any traveller visiting Turkey is bound to head home with one or more souvenirs as memories of their time spent in the country. Apart from Turkish delight and the well-known Nazar Boncuk (Evil Eye),[...]

24Apr

Inside Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace

Upon hearing the word 'palace,' you probably think of exclusive living, beautiful decor, sumptuous surroundings, and a pampered lifestyle for kings, queens, and modern-day millionaires. Well,[...]

21Apr

Aegean Turkey’s Historic Hat-Trick

Priene, Miletus, and Didyma: Aegean Turkey’s Historic Hat-Trick In Turkey, between the traveller's perennial favourite historic sites of Ephesus and the crowd-pleaser of Bodrum's[...]

14Apr

Why We Love Fethiye

Fethiye is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Aegean region of Turkey and has long been a town of choice for foreign property investors and expats from the UK and Europe. Apart from[...]

10Apr

Dalyan - Turkey’s Piece of Paradise

Ask any Turk and they will tell you that Dalyan is one of the most beautiful places in Turkey; a natural wonder. That is quite an endorsement. There is something magical about Dalyan and it is really[...]

01Apr

Things to do in Istanbul

When looking at the list of things to do in Istanbul, get ready for thousands of suggestions. To complete them all, would take months if not years. No matter what time of year it is, the city never[...]

13Mar

6 Beverages of Turkey That You Should Taste

The saying goes “when in Rome, do as the Romans do,” and the same principle should be applied to Turkey because the diversity of Turkish culture can enhance your holiday. It is easy to[...]

12Mar

Turkish Delight: A Popular Souvenir of Turkey

Without a doubt, one of the most popular souvenirs to buy when visiting Turkey is Turkish Delight. Across the country, every day vendors sell thousands of boxes containing the flavored soft cubes[...]

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