Imroz Restaurant

In 1952, the manager, Yorgo Okumuş, started working in Imroz Restaurant, which was established in 1942 by Spiro Havuços and Tanaş Yalyas in Kerpen Arcade (today Aslıhan Arcade). In the 60s, Irfan Kara became a partner. To other partner, Mustafa Yıldırım started working here as a busboy in 1970, when he was just 12 years old. In 1975, Tanaş Yalyas retired from partnership. Spira Havuços passed away in 1980. Yorgo Okumuş and Mustafa Yıldırım acquired their shares. In 1982, Kerpen Arcade was demolished and the restaurant moved to its current location. Because patrons of the former restaurant thought Imroz had been shut down, the owners changed...

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The Western Black Sea Coast

The Yildiz (Istranca) Mountains bisect the province of Kirklareli. Lush mountainous landscape dotted with quaint houses transport you to an idyllic and tranquil reverie. In the city of Kirklareli the oldest mosque is the Hizirbey Mosque, built in 1383. The mosque complex includes a bazaar. Nearby stands a hamam (bath) also built under the patronage of Hizir Bey. The 14th-century Kirklar Memorial with its impressive 18 columns stands on Kirklar Hill honouring the site where 40 soldiers lost their lives when the Ottomans conquered this area under the command of Murat I. The Archaeology Museum exhibits finds from local excavations.The Sokollu...

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Lale Tripe Restaurant

Lale tripe restaurant was established by Hüseyin Özer in Beyoğlu, Büyükparmakkapı Sokak in 1960. In those years tripe restaurants were quite frugal places. Mr. Hüseyin Özer wanted tostart the Tulip Era by opening a classy venue and named the restaurant ‘Lale’ (tulip). In 1966, Baki Akkaya took over the restaurant. His son Vedat Akkaya was married to Hüseyin Özer’s cousin, Osman Özer’s daughter. Back then, people coming out of nightclubs in Beyoğlu would end their night here. In fact it was here that the comedian, ‘Honeybee’ Yalçın proposed to his wife, Lale Belkıs. Lale İşkembecisi is now located on Tarlabaşı Boulevard, in a 300 year-old...

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The Black Sea Coast

The vibrant green of Turkey's lush, humid Black Sea Coast surprises those who imagine the country to be nothing but barren steppe. From the European border with Bulgaria to the Georgian border, dense pine forests cover the mountaintops while lush vegetation and bountiful crops grow in the lower elevations and valleys. Along the coastline, mile after mile of beautiful uncrowded beaches offer sun, swimming and relaxation. In the springtime, delicate wild-flower blossoms carpet the rolling meadows of the eastern hills. The wooden houses in fishing villages and mountain hamlets alike preserve indigenous and traditional architectural styles. The...

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Blue Voyage (Marmaris-Fethiye)

 Blue Voyage Marmaris->Fethiye->Marmaris 1.day You can get on the board at 15.30 from Marmaris Port. On the first day, the service starts on the boat with dinner. The dinner and overnight stay will be in Marmaris Port. Marmaris which was built upon the antique Karian city, Phyckos has been under the governorship of many different civilizations. The most significant work piece that you will see today is Marmaris Castle constructed in 1577. There is also a mosque and an 8-room caravansary covered with arches from Ottoman Period. The ruins of the Antique times lie on Asar Hill; a short hill located on the northern side of the city....

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Regions of Turkey

The provinces of Turkey are organized into 7 census-defined regions, which were originally defined at the First Geography Congress in 1941. Aegean Region     Afyonkarahisar Province     Aydın Province     Denizli Province     İzmir Province     Kütahya Province     Manisa Province     Muğla Province     Uşak Province Black Sea Region     Amasya Province     Artvin Province     Bayburt Province     Çorum Province     Giresun Province    ...

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Welcome Turkey Travel Guide

I like travelling and i traveled  the many location of Turkey. I will mention all about them with pictures, restaurants, museums and other places. I will tell  the best way how can you travel and cheap quality shoppi...

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