The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings
The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings
Mezar Burnu (Cemetery Point) stands on the site of the ancient Simas, and was in olden times...
Scenic Delights Beyond Therapia
Exploring Buyukdereh
From Kir etch Burnu (Lime Point), a promontory just beyond Therapia, the first view of the Black Sea is obtained. This place, called...
Traditional Wedding Horse Ride and Celebration
In this village, the wedding celebrations continue as the father and uncle escort the bride to where the horse awaits. Once the bride mounts...
Gift Presentation Ceremony at the Engagement
In this village, the engagement celebrations include a special event known as “Bringing the Gifts of the Engagement.” Witnessed by the community head and...
Traditional Wheat Pounding and Dance Celebration
In this village, a special tradition is upheld during weddings: the pounding of wheat for the main dish called “kek” in a historical stone...
HORSES OF KARS
Preserving Heritage Homes
Architectural Charm in the City Center
The distinctive feature of Kars’ old houses, located in the city center, is their composition of multiple...
BORLUK FARM
Crafting Organic Gruyere in Kars
Gruyere’s Tale An Organic Delight
Gruyere, a specialty of the Caucasian countries, finds its organic roots on the high plateaus of...
THE SILK ROAD
Bridging East and West
Exploring the Ancient Trade Routes
The Silk Road, originating in China and weaving through Anatolia to finally extend into Europe, has served...
The Past as a Mirror to the Future
While the European Union (EU) may appear primarily as an economic union, it is, in reality, a union of civilizations. Particularly in Turkey today,...
Amasya Erzurum Sivas
Key Moments in Turkey’s War of Independence
On June 22nd, 1919, in Amasya, and later on September 4th, 1919, in Sivas, pivotal events unfolded, shaping...
