Saksagan
The Turkish Quarter
To reach the Turkish part of the town, you pass through a narrow stone gateway. Kavala is full of steep, rocky stairs—both going up...
Laughing at the Challenge
I laughed, lifted my hat, and urged my horse to run faster, quickly passing by. These mischievous young Turkish women! They would never dare...
Wandering Among the Ruins
For an hour, I walked around the old ruins. I found the remains of Philip's theater on a hillside of the Acropolis. A few...
Preservation of Sacred Relics
The prophet being touched, as a recompense, placed his own mantle over the shoulders of the poet. At that period, in order to obtain...
Sultan Yavuz Selim’s Reign
Inheritance Negotiations
The aged Sultan wanted to negotiate with his son Selim by appointing him successor among other princes on condition that Selim did not...
Evolution of State Treasury
The Importance of the Sultan’s Seal
One of the significant provisions in Fatih’s Lawbook pertains to the protection of the Sultan’s seal, indicating the growing...
When was Istanbul settled?
Istanbul daily tours – The earliest-known settlement in the area, which people now know as Istanbul, was probably founded around 1000 BC. Its name...
Ensar on Chinese state TV
Customized Guided Tour – Ensar Islamoglu on CCTVChinese Television got the best guide for their customized guided tour. It was Ensar’s pleasure to tell them...
Where does the name Istanbul come from?
Istanbul Tours – Istanbul was officially adopted as a sole name in 1930. Through the ages the city of Istanbul has changed its name...