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The Ottoman Empire was a multinational, multicultural and multilingual empire spanning three continents. For several centuries, from 1299 to 1923, or 624 years, the Ottoman Empire experienced rich periods both economically and culturally. The Ottoman People consisted of different ethnic groups: Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Greeks, Albanians, Greeks, Jews, Central Asian Nomads...

Breakfast, which is usually the first meal of the day, differs between cultures in terms of the varieties it contains. Breakfast culture in Turkish cuisine is a meal in itself. It is a very important meal. Both savory and sweet foods are consumed for breakfast. It is often the most satisfying meal of the...

The Ottoman Empire, which is a deep-rooted empire, is very rich in food culture and beverage culture, as in many other areas. The most curious and interesting culture has also been the food culture. The Ottoman culture, which has valuable examples in the art of war, politics, and science, is...

Ottoman cuisine culture has been very effective in the formation of modern Turkish cuisine. The formation and enrichment of Turkish cuisine took a long time. It is known that Turks have established many civilizations since their nomadic period. Throughout this long historical adventure, they have acquired a rich culture. This situation also had...

When you think of Turkish cuisine, do you only think of doner kebab, lahmacun, and börek? Turkish cuisine has much more to offer! Turkish cuisine, strongly enriched by its location on two continents, also carries some features from Armenian, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisine. Every meal includes fresh vegetables and lots of...

Turkish coffee is not a type of coffee, it is the oldest cooking method of the popular hot beverage. Although its prevalence has waned somewhat with the advent of filter coffee, it is still common in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In addition, more and more Turkish coffee is consumed all over the world. This...

New Year’s Eve parties in Istanbul have long been known as one of the best parties in the world. It is traditionally a day at home with family and friends, but since the 1920s people have taken to the streets of Istanbul to celebrate the start of a new year. New Year‘s...

What to drink in Istanbul and what is the local drink of the Turks? These questions are frequently asked by tourists. Istanbul is a city that hosts millions of tourists every year. Connecting the Asian and European continents, this city is the most interesting city in Turkey. If you are a tourist who has...

Every beginning is a new hope. It becomes even more important if this beginning is also a new year. As we start a new year, wishing that this year will be better is a phenomenon worth celebrating. To experience this joy with our loved ones, to turn a new page, and...