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A Day in the Bazaar
One day, I walk by the bazaar without going in. The next day, I stroll along with a friend. We pass the store, and...
The Road to Ochrida
The road we traveled was clear and easy to follow. It curved around long hills that had no trees. Goatherds, people living a simple...
Facing the Dogs
With little belief that it would work, but with the quickness of a man in a comic opera, I sat down. Just in case...
Where Was the Crowd
There was no cheering crowd. All the windows and doors were shut, and people who wanted to see the Vali were forced to use...
The Fear of the Turks
The Turks live in fear. When traveling through Turkey, it’s better to wear a European hat than a fez. Your hat will serve as...
The Great Fire of September 1905
In September 1905, I was in Adrianople during a devastating fire that left 60,000 people homeless. The fire started in the Armenian quarter, and...
Free Books for a Society Who Reads Project
Q: Could you elaborate on your efforts to encourage a reading society?
Nevzat Bayhan: Fostering a “society who reads” is integral to civilization, yet certain...
Journey Through Culture at Miniaturk
Setting Goals for Miniaturk A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Can you share the objectives behind the Miniaturk project?
Nevzat Bayhan: Miniaturk, initiated in 2003, aimed...
A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Could you discuss Kultur Company’s endeavors?
Nevzat Bayhan: Kultur Company engages in both cultural activities and tourism-related initiatives. Notably, Miniaturk and Yerebatan Cistern are...
Discovering Brusa
A Historic Ottoman Capital
A visit to Brusa, the once vibrant capital of the Ottoman Empire, requires a minimum of three days, including a full...
