The initial date of construction of the Tower of Justice dates as far back as the reign of Mehmed II (the Conqueror) (1453-1481). Also…
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I closely witnessed the Village Institute movement during the years of my childhood and adolescence. I participated in some of the inspection journeys of my father, then-General…
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The exhibition Journey to the Center of the East 1850-1950: 100 Years of Travelers in İstanbul from Pierre de Gigord Collection, at the Istanbul Research…
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*This post is compiled from Prof. Dr. Cânâ Bilsel’s articles in the From the Capital of the Empire to the Modern City of the Republic:…
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Art between Hammer and Anvil Muhsin Ertuğrul (1892 – 1979) Ertuğrul combined the modern theatre and cinema experience he acquired in Paris, Berlin, and…
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Cities have unrelenting destinies originating from the place where they have been established. Located on the border of Asia and Europe, although İstanbul is nurtured by…
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The Japanese tourist visiting the Topkapı Palace may be struck by the presence of sixteenth century samurai armor and helmet, normally displayed there permanently. It was…
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On Thursday 12 April Chamber Talks moderator Haydar Ergülen welcomed an İstanbul classic, Selim İleri, as part of the İstanbul Literature series. Naturally, the topic of the discussion…
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On Thursday 24 May Chamber Talks moderator Haydar Ergülen discussed the poetry of İstanbul The program included examples of outstanding poems written on İstanbul and its…
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Karpiç Restaurant of the Republic Men and women, youngsters and the elderly, locals and foreigners all sat together at the table at Karpiç. Socializing…