Turkish Culture
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Art & Culture
Izmir Clock Tower: 125 Years of an Ottoman Landmark
The Izmir Clock Tower in Konak Square turns 125. Learn who designed it, why it was built and how Wilhelm…
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Islamic History
Anacık Castle: A Registered Fortress Above the Ceyhan Valley
Anacık Castle in Andırın, Kahramanmaraş, stands at 980 metres above the Ceyhan Valley. See what is reported about its history…
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News & Updates
Madonna in a Fur Coat Film: Sedat Inci Set to Direct
Sabahattin Ali's Madonna in a Fur Coat is becoming a feature film. See who is directing, who produces it and…
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News & Updates
Çakallarla Dans 8 Opens 6 November With Tim Seyfi Back
Çakallarla Dans 8: Şututgart Çıkarması opens on 6 November 2026. Tim Seyfi returns as Şerafettin Top Müller after ten years.
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Art & Culture
Harput Castle’s Fetih Mescidi Reopens for Friday Prayers
The restored Fetih Mescidi in Harput Castle, Elazığ, has held its first Friday prayer, and the governor says a school…
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News & Updates
İmroz’da Bahar Title Sparks Debate Over Gökçeada’s Name
The title of İmroz'da Bahar, filmed on Gökçeada, has drawn criticism for using the island's old name. Here is what…
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Art & Culture
Türkiye Marks 20 Years in UNESCO Living Heritage Convention
Türkiye marked 20 years in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage convention with an Istanbul meeting on preservation, education and NGO roles.
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Art & Culture
Ankara Türk Ocağı Heritage Exhibition Shows 52 Works for the First Time
Ankara's Ethnography Museum opens a Türk Ocağı heritage exhibition of 70 works from a 1978 transfer, with 52 shown to…
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Art & Culture
Ottoman Sultans’ Poetry Meets Calligraphy at Dolmabahçe
Saltanat Dizeleri at Dolmabahçe Palace pairs Ottoman sultans' poetry with calligraphy and illumination in 26 works. It runs until November…
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Art & Culture
Troy Bone Flute: First Instrument Found in 160 Years
A 2,800-year-old bone flute and a 4,500-year-old idol head were found at Troy in 2026, says the Turkish Culture and…
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