Glamour Cannes
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Behind its air of a seaside resort, Cannes is a city of business and leisure, relaxation and festivals, a city with many facets. Sheltered by the Massif de l’Esterel and turned towards the sea, the city enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild yet slightly damp winters. The sun shines here […]
Beaches Aegean
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The Aegean Region of Türkiye has beautiful landscapes, dazzling coastlines, immaculate beaches, pine woods and olive groves. The Aegean Coast boasts some of Türkiye’s best beaches and chicest resorts. The Bodrum and Marmaris peninsulas are where the trendy and well-heeled go to summer and to be seen. They are also home to some of the best summer months nightlife. […]
5 Uniquely Turkish Handcrafts
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Carpets and Kilims: The Art of Knotted and Flat Weave Rugs For thousands of years, Turkish rugs have been the gold standard in floor covering everywhere from nomadic huts to grand palaces. Turkish rugs are all made by hand. They can be made of silk, wool, or a wool-and-cotton blend. Dyes are all natural, using […]
Ottoman imperial architecture
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Ottoman Palaces Topkapı PalaceSituated in the historical peninsula of İstanbul, in today’s Sultanahmet district, The Topkapı Palaceserved as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Empire for more than 400 years. The Topkapı palace was built between 1459-1473, right after the conquest of Constantinople (1453). The palace initially served as the administrative headquarter of […]
Meze Culture
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The word “meze” derives from the Persian word “maza,” meaning “taste.” Meze in Türkiye is a way of life around the table, it is spending long hours in the company of loved ones. Meze are not there to full you up, but rather to change the tastes in your mouth while enjoying your rakı. In fact, many might […]
Historic Thermal Towns
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Thermalism can be defined as the therapeutic use of hot springs. Thermalism has been a common practice in Europe from ancient times to the present day. Europe is home to many spa towns with different styles of architecture and an array of spa traditions. This spa culture can truly be considered a unique European heritage. […]
Unesco World Heritage Sites and Routes
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared more than 1,000 sites around the world to be of outstanding value to humanity. As of 2020, Türkiye is home to 16 cultural and 2 mixed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mixed heritage sites contain elements of both natural and cultural significance. History comes alive as […]
Alberobello
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On arriving in Alberobello, it feels like you are living a fairy tale. The capital of the Trulli is simply amazing. Trulli are traditional Apulian houses, they are an extraordinary example of construction in dry stone with a conical or pyramid-shaped roof (the name derives from the Greek τρούλος, or “dome”), a technique which dates […]
Climb the Duomo to see all of Florence
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Reaching the Top of Florence After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is climb to the top of the cupola! Built by Filippo Brunelleschi who won the competition for its commission in 1418, the dome is egg-shaped and was made without scaffolding. The […]
Rome in a nutshell
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It is said that a city can also be described through its panorama, colours, perfumes, objects, or even an idea. It is precisely those nuances, intangible and temporary, that sometimes turn into unforgettable memories. Over the centuries, the magic of Rome has been masterly told by poets and writers and wonderfully depicted in the works of great artists. […]