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A Nostalcig Street in Beyoglu

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March 19, 2017

In the time of Ottoman Empire, the relations between Turks and Frenchs were deeply ancient.

So that the first ambassadorship was French at the right time Kanuni Sultan Suleyman in 16. century. The French Street which was opened at 1 July in 2005, is a culture and trade street for contributing both common culture and history, j The street takes place behind the Galatasaray High School which contains both Cezayir Sokagi and Cezayir Cikmazi (Algeria Blind Alley and Algeria Street).

In The French Street there are art galeries, plastic art and handmade art galeries, art courses, restaurants and cafes, shops where French Perfumes, French Musicians cd`s are sold. There are halls for films, slight shows, concerts and conventions. There are also beauty institutes, day nursery for children, tourism agency and shops which sells French clothes, accesories.

German, Austrian and Swiss Cuisines

The distinguished examples ot the European cuisine are served especially in the restaurants of 5 star hotels. The kitchens of these hotels are directed by the most reputable and prestigious chefs of Europe. Special “taste nights”, introducing the dishes of European cuisine are frequently organised in 5 star hotels. On the other hand, there are many restaurants, other than those of 5 star hotels, in Istanbul.

French Cuisine

You long for a good “Chateaubriand” or a French style cream of onion soup.

You do not have to dream it in Istanbul. You can give yourself an “a la Frangaise” feast of taste at one of the French restaurants in Istanbul that can compete with the ones in Paris in terms of taste as well as ambience.

You may also choose to enjoy the warm atmosphere of French style bistros.

“Healthy nutrition” is the “rising trend” in Turkey, as it is all over the world. The number of people preferring “healthy alternative nutrition methods” instead of the “risky tastes” Including “much cholesterol and calorie” are Increasing, especially among youngsters.

Thus, the vegetarian restaurants in Istanbul become widespread and their menus are varied with interesting inventions.

The Far East and Asian Cuisines

The Chinese restaurants have become the common colours of Istanbul. You can taste the specialties of the Chinese cuisine in an authentic atmosphere in these restaurants, whose staff is mostly Chinese.

The first Chinese restaurant in Istanbul was founded in Taksim some 25 years ago by Ahmet Wang from East Turkistan, however it is not possible to know the number of the Chinese restaurants in Istanbul today.

The Chinese and the Far Eastern restaurant managers are happy in Istanbul, so are the people.

There is no cuisine as rich as traditional Turkish-Ottoman cuisine in the world.

Because this cuisine is a harmonious synthesis of the local cuisines tastes that forms the Turkish-Ottoman social and cultural mosaic.

The number of people in Istanbul devoted themselves to survive the traditional cuisine culture is not little, Turkish-Ottoman cuisine still keeps its position at the top.

Kebab (kebap) and “ocakbasi” are inevitable parts of Istanbul life. There is no need to go to those cities for tasting the delicious kebabs of Adana. Urfa and Antep. Today, the great masters of kebab art show their skills in Istanbul and present magical tastes.

Kebabs decorated with aubergine, tomato and plenty of pepper strike the world with admiration.

The kebabs with hot and mild Adana, Urfa and Gaziantep style sizzling on the “ocakbaSi”s draw people like magnets.

Agehi (985/1577)

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He was born in Vardar of Yenice. His real name is Mansur. Being from the cadi class he was a scholar, a historian and a poet. He died in Istanbul in 985/1577. According to Tahir Bey of Bursa Agehi left a complete divan. Agehi took part in Suleyman the Lawgiver`s last campaign Zigetvar in 974/1566 and wrote a historical record of this event as well.

He wrote a commemarotive poem of more than fifteen couplets with conventional mariner`s language and offered it to the Sultan through Piyale Pasha. According to records he was given the Sheref Thelogical School in Istanbul. Since he was in Gelibolu as a teacher in close contact with Piyale Pasha who was a master seaman of those times, it is only natural that he wrote about the sea and knew the conventional terminology of the seaman pretty well.

In our literature we have had the tradition of writing with terminologies of various subjects and occupations. Some of these occupations and subjects are astronomy, music, books, medicine and logic. We do have poems written by Agehi written during this period with mariner phraseology which were an influence in literary circles.

Although there were poets like Yetimi who wrote poems in the field before Agehi did his was the well known and studied of the two works. His poems seem to be the ones considered to be more worthwile to study and teach by people like Deruni, Taflicah Yahya Bey, Aski (Işki), Gubari, Za`fi and Molla Mehmed.

Writting with mariner terminology and using words of this phraseology in stating metaphase and allegories in prose and poetry both was quite common among writers and poets of Suleyman the Lawgiver period. We could attribute this fact to the greatness, the popularity and to the grandness of the Ottoman navy during these times. The fact that sailors of the empire reached all the way to India in Suleyman`s reign made the prospects of the occupation look more prestigions, glorious and rewarding than were before.

Glorifying of the same subject was common among literary people during the following centuries as well. We have poems by Zari (died 1098/1686), Refeti (died 1118/1706) and Bursali Feyzi (died 1185/1771-1772) written in mariner language.

The Museum of Yalvac

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With such a wealth of history and historical remains, Yalvac naturally has a fine museum in which finds from excavations and other sources are on display. At the entrance to the museum you are greeted by examples of some of the fine reliefs that once graced Antiocheia`s monuments. Entering the museum, we are immediately enthralled by an unbroken sequence of works that begins from Prehistoric times.

The aesthetic satisfaction that comes of viewing works in terracotta changes to the pleasurable experience of examining Roman sarcophagi. The deep gaze in the eyes of a statue of Aphrodite is reflected in the statues of Pan and Men. That golden chalice over there must surely have been a witness to the excitement of countless victory celebrations. Works of mother-of-pearl depicting Mary, Jesus, and angels are just a few of the rare and exquisite works on display at the Yalvac Museum, which also contains a section for ethnographic material as well.

Camping and picnic grounds

There are numerous excursion spots in and around Yalva^; where you will find incomparably wonderful opportunities to relax and enjoy nature. The Monumental Plane Tree (Platanus orientalis), is an ancient guardian of the area and has been a witness to who knows how many events. Seat yourself beneath its emerald-green leafy boughs and sip tea as you let the day`s tiredness melt away.

The local inhabitants of all ages frequently come here to sit, enjoy themselves, and chat with one another. Over the centuries, this tree has been where many important decisions affecting the future of the town and its people were made; and from time to time it almost seems to shake its branches as if to signal its support. The people of Yalvac regard this tree as a sort of good-luck charm for the whole county.

Hidirlik Tepesi is a hill where the finest hues of the color green are proudly displayed by the pine trees and where the local people traditionally hold their festivals. In places such as Hisarardi, Su Qktigi, Diizkir Orman Alam, Gemen Korusu and Gaziri Mevki history and nature embrace one another while the delicious and savory smell of fresh fish and meat being cooked wafts its way to you from tiny, charming restaurants. The spring water is pure and icy- cold and its flavor seems to be mingled with the scent of pine. The thanks we feel for Mother Nature fall unbidden from our lips.

Extremely faithful to their traditions, the people of Yalvac are determined to sustain and nourish the rich cultural tradition that their forefathers have left them. One of the most productive of those traditions is leather-working, which is an important source of revenue not just for the county but for Turkey as well. Modern methods are employed where modern demands of taste and quality so dictate, but one thing that has not changed is the painstaking and age-old attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Craft & Cultural Heritage

The leather goods that the people of Yalvac create by the sweat of their brows and the delicate artistry of their taste are offered in great pride to markets in Turkey and around the world. Another age-old activity in the area is felt-making, another craft and cultural heritage for which efforts are being made to keep it alive. The number of full-time felt-makers is slowly declining, but those who practice the craft still produce carefully-made objects fashioned from felt made from the purest wool.

Copper-working has been an industry that Yalvac; has never been without and it has undergone constant development. The skillful hands of craftsmen steeped in millennia-old traditions turn sheets of metal into jugs, samovars, vases, dishes, and other useful utensils.

A riot of color and a symphony of wood, Yalvac`s distinctive and unique horse carts are an invariable element of the local decor and popular photographic subjects. Saddle and Harness making are also among the traditional handicrafts which still survive in the region.

History of Yalvac

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Anatolia was successively a home for the civilizations of the Hittites, the Assyrians, the Lydians and the Persians. After Alexander the Great`s invasion, it became the home of still more civilizations, the results of which we can see today. Reflecting these developments, Yalvac`s inexhaustible love of culture and civilization continued as if it had set sail on the sea of hope.

Despite his youthfulness, Alexander`s military genius enabled him to conquer Anatolia in the course of his campaigns. Inspired by the teachings of famous philosophers and by the aspirations of his father, Phillip II of Macedon, he brought peace and security to the peninsula. After Alexander`s untimely death, the city of Antiocheia in Pisidia was founded on the southern side of the Sultan mountains by one of his generals, Seleukos, or possibly his son, Antiochos. In 39-36 BC, the city was ruled by Amyntas and it later was incorporated into the territories of the Galatians.

Colonia Caesarea Antiocheia

During Roman times, the city became a substantial Roman colony known as “Colonia Caesarea Antiocheia”. This was one of the first Roman colonies to be established in Pisidia and also the biggest. The 5th and 7th Roman Legions were established at this colony. As a result, Antiocheia was to become one of the most Romanized of all Anatolian cities; so much that Emperor Augustus chose the city to be the second capital in Asia Minor (as the Romans referred to Anatolia) and had 3,000 of his veterans relocated here from Rome.

The city was even divided up into seven districts, which were named after those in Rome. Henceforth, Rome and Antiocheia were considered as sister cities. Moreover, one copy of the

Latin text, which is known as “Res Gestae Divi Augusti” (The Deeds of the Deified Augustus) and which relates to the deeds he accomplished, has been found here.

By the end of the 3rd century, Antiocheia had become the biggest city of Pisidia. The coins unearthed during excavations, reveal the wealth and power of the city in this period.

With the beginning of the Arab invasions in 713, however, the city`s fortunes went into decline. On the other hand, the architectural works indicate that the city recovered and retained its importance in the Middle Ages.

After the middle of the 13th century, people began abandoning the city, moving to other parts of the region or leaving it entirely. Antiocheia, the home of human settlement and culture for thousands of years, sank into the obscurity of depopulation and neglect.

Dubrovnik and Austria

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It`s not just Dubrovnik that`s worth a look. The surrounding area also has a great deal to offer.

The new Radisson Blu Hotel Sun Gardens makes a great base camp for anyone wishing to explore the resort of Dubrovnik ten kilometres away -and connected to the hotel by a shuttle boat – the beautiful southern stretch of the Dalmatian coast which surrounds it, and the offshore islands, which are always worth a look. If quiet, undiscovered destinations are your thing, the region has an embarrassment of riches.

Dubrovnik itself is not known as `Little Venic` for nothing; like its celebrated Italian counterpart across the Adriatic, the Croatian port is impressive and rich in histoiy, with ancient palaces, narrow alleyways and beautiful views over the sea. Any visit should also include a trip to the Elaphiti Islands, where the island of Lopud in particular is a must-see. And whenyou return from your day out island-hopping, the Radisson Resort offers the perfect place to relax and reflect, with restaurants offering Dalmatian and international cuisine, the largest spa on the Dalmatian coast, bars and cafes. And of course, those unspoilt Adriatic beaches.

What`s Up In Austria

The latest from culture and the arts.

200 Years Of The Joanneum

This year sees the Universatmuseum Joanneum in Graz celebrate the 200th anniversary of first opening its doors to the public. In addition to an extensive programme including numerous exhibitions, two new locations are being presented in the shape of the Museum im Palais and the loanneumsviertef: the relocation of the Kulturhistorische Sammlungat Palais Herberstein (opening 11 May) combines the latest exhibition presentation techniques with the appearance of the building, itself a protected historic monument. With its high-quality exhibits, the Museum im Palais is already becoming a true “Styrian treasure tro ve ”, The Joanneumsviertel opens its doors at the end of November.

Master Of The Oceans

“Your art is great and powerful, because a genius inspires you ” William Turner once said of Ivan Aivazovsky. The Bank Austria Kunst- forum is currently presenting the work of the extraordinary artist for the first time ever outside Russia and Ukraine. Dedicated to the spirit of the romantic throughout, the paintings show not just shipwrecks, battles and naval manoeuvres, but also serene coastal scenes. His tour de force, “The Ninth Wave”, combines a catastrophic scenario with a glimmer of hope. The exhibition, “A ivazovsky – Painter of the Sea”, can be seen until 10 July.