Saksagan
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...
Treasures of Brusa
Mosques, Tombs, and Citadel
Ulu Jami (The Big Mosque)
Ulu Jami, also known as The Big Mosque, stands as a testament to the contributions of three...
A Glimpse into Ottoman History
Towards the end of the eleventh century, Brusa came under the control of the Seljuk Turks. However, they abandoned the city following the Crusaders’...
Seven Lakes
A Virtual Nature Museum
Discovering Nature’s Masterpiece
Amidst a dense forest that almost blocks out the sunlight, the Seven Lakes unfold across two plateaus 800 meters...
