Shadow Puppet
Some say that shadow puppet theatre began in the palaces of Ottoman sultans, or as early as the 14th century. …
Turkish Delight
The history of Turkish Delight (known as “lokum”) dates back over 200 years, making it one of the oldest candies …
Evil Eye Turkey
“Nazar Boncugu” is a little magic stone that protects one from the “Evil Eye.” You see this blue glass piece …
Turkey And Tulips
Everybody thinks that tulips come from Holland. In the 16th Century they were brought to Holland from Turkey, and quickly …
Turkish Mosaic
Turkey are decorated with elaborate mosaics. Haghia Sophia, “The Church of Holy Wisdom” in Istanbul, one of the world’s greatest …
Turkish Bazaar
Most Turkish bazaars were built over 650 years before construction on Wolfchase Galleria ever began. Many bazaars were built by …
Famous Turks
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – (born 1881) Turkish army officer, statesman and the Founder and first President of the Republic of …
Turkish National Anthem
Where Turkish National Anthem is known as the “Star Spangled Banner”, , or The March of Independence. The “Istiklal Marsi” …
The Flag of the Turkish Republic
The flag of Turkey consists of a white crescent moon and a star on a red background. The flag has …
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Ataturk is the national hero of Turkey. He created the Republic of Turkey in 1923 out of the ashes ofthe …
