Glimpse at a Charming Ottoman Mansion
So little has stayed from Istanbul’s Ottoman past as most houses that were homes to…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 26/10/2024
So little has stayed from Istanbul’s Ottoman past as most houses that were homes to…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 26/10/2024
‘Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?’ Frida Kahlo…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 13/10/2024
Turkish culture has a strong oral tradition. The rate of literacy has always been low…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 13/10/2024
Strolling through İstanbul, you will notice some very beautiful buildings such as Pera Palace and…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 13/10/2024
There are very few examples of Ottoman mansions left in Istanbul due to a couple…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 12/10/2024
If you take a ferry from either side of the city to cross the Bosphorus…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 12/10/2024
Thomas Allom (1804-1872) Travelling the world to see new countries and new cultures with a…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 11/10/2024
“When I watched Istanbul from the Galata Bridge, this thought often clung to my mind.…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 10/10/2024
‘The past is a foreign country.’ L. P. Hartley I grew up with stories of…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 10/10/2024
Istanbul and Turkish culture got acquainted with museums only at the end of 19th century…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 25/09/2024
When you are in Istanbul, don’t forget to befriend a Turkish brand which has recently…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 25/09/2024
I am a fan of old İstanbul mostly because of stories of my mom and…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 25/09/2024
Turkey has been struggling with soaring inflation and one can feel it at an increasing…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 25/09/2024
History of archeology is partially a history of plunder especially on this side of the…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 22/08/2024
This article carries the echoes of the famous book ‘Strolling through Istanbul’ by John Freely.…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 07/08/2024