2018-10-26 13:56
Istanbul’s iconic status makes it a global metropolis. Ranking along with Rome, Milan, Paris and New York, its title as Turkey’s most significant and busiest city sees millions o… Read More
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Turkish Property blog is here to provide you additional information regarding the life in Turkey. You can find political and economical issues about Turkey, pleasures and struggles in daily life, and cultural overview for visitors on top of real estate news and investment tips. Make sure to check the blog regularly not to miss out on diligent insight and unique approaches to the Turkish way of things!
2018-06-28 18:28
Miniaturk, laid out over 60 acres, is a great place for ones who are short of time and yet want to see many places in a short time. Opened in 2003 in Istanbul, Miniaturk, as its name suggest… Read More
2016-05-18 12:47
Health, is the most precious thing in one’s life and for this reason, exercise and in general all healthy activities, should not be absent of the everyday life. This of course applies… Read More
2016-05-18 12:13
Technology and Turkey? No! Its beaches, holidays and historical sites. Correction, Turkey is much more than this. In the last few years, economic growth, stability and the large, educated yo… Read More
2016-05-18 11:52
Backstage at International Modest Haute Couture, Istanbul
A different direction for haute couture – ‘modest haute couture’ made its first appearance in Istanbul May 2016… Read More
2016-05-18 11:47
Living in Turkey for a number of years has been a privilege and a pleasure. This vast country has given me some unforgettable memories of people, places and events, too many to list but here… Read More
2016-05-18 11:44
One of the pleasures of Turkish food is its freshness. Another point in its favour is that almost nothing gets wasted! A popular meal in a Turkish household and lokanta is dolma – stuf… Read More
2016-05-18 09:57
Property in your investment portfolio has always been considered a low risk, potentially high return and continues to be so but always do your homework and weigh up pros and cons before you… Read More
2016-05-18 09:35
Like anywhere in the world Turkey has its own customs and rituals, a lot of them are connected with food or food is involved. If you have spent any time in your Turkish property either when… Read More
2016-05-18 09:27
Having a property in Turkey you will at some point consider its interior design and something you should think about is the use of the kilim. Turkish carpets are masterpieces of colour, desi… Read More
2016-05-18 09:19
Some people still talk about the infamous Turkish toilet, despite the fact that flat toilets are common throughout Asia and the Baltics. Modern builds rarely have them unless requested but y… Read More
2016-05-18 09:14
If you are thinking to buy Turkish property it might be a good idea to know when to visit. Turkey has a number of public and religious holidays that might hinder the process. In addition, it… Read More
2016-05-18 09:06
All over the world springtime is a popular time for marriages, symbolically a time for new beginnings. Turkey is no different and we have seen a number of weddings in the newspapers through… Read More
2016-05-17 12:56
When you travel to a city with a thousands of years of history, the only sure thing, is that you have endless sights to explore! At this post, we present you the top sights in Istanbul, that… Read More
2016-05-16 11:25
Street fashion is the fashion that comes from common people, not from stylists, and you can see it on the streets at everyday life. This kind of fashion depends at a large extent, on the cul… Read More
2016-05-12 08:35
The word 'theatre', derives from the ancient Greek θέατρον, which means a place "to observe", "to watch", "to been seen". According to famous Greek philos… Read More
2016-05-12 08:27
Summer is the best season of the year! The sun is shining, the day time lasts longer and everyone seems happier. In Istanbul, due to the Mediterranean climate, the hot weather starts from Ma… Read More
2016-05-03 14:29
In a city that never sleeps, you can always find places to entertain! Istanbul offers endless venues where you can have fun until the first morning hours. Some of them are located at the cit… Read More
2016-05-03 14:13
Istanbul is one of the cities in the world, which offers dozens of street vendors! You can find almost anything you want during your walks in the city. At Sultanahmet area, at Taksim, at Ist… Read More
2016-05-03 14:13
Istanbul is one of the cities in the world, which offers dozens of street vendors! You can find almost anything you want during your walks in the city. At Sultanahmet area, at Taksim, at Ist… Read More
2016-05-03 13:39
The members of the Mevlevi order, which took its name after the Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, are also known as the Whirling Dervishes. This Sufi order, was an ascetic community of Islam, which… Read More
2016-05-03 11:34
Although Istanbul is one of the major cities worldwide, offering endless choices for sightseeing, we created for you a 3-day itinerary, so you can explore the city while you are looking to i… Read More
2016-04-29 10:56
A great thing that this city offers to all of us, is all the wonderful places you can visit, which are absolutely free! A place with a thousand of years of history, is waiting for you … Read More
2016-04-27 09:54
Had a busy day looking at Istanbul property for sale? Ready now for a good meal and a glass of superlative wine? I would think you are, exploring the city looking at the Istanbul property fo… Read More
2016-04-27 09:36
A second home abroad is becoming more and more popular and Turkey is an attractive proposition for those looking for a second home for sale in Turkey. Property values and fabulous locations… Read More
2016-04-19 13:42
What is Nature Without Butterflies?
To see the multi coloured, delicate wings of the butterfly as it flits from flower to flower is one of the pleasures of nature and one that can be enjo… Read More
2016-04-19 13:39
Turkish Baklava
The Ottoman Period and Baklava
Baklava is a dessert claimed by many Central Asian nations as part of their culinary heritage and while the debate goes on; it is fai… Read More
2016-04-19 13:37
A ‘Lump of Delight’ or ‘Turkish Delight’ in English, ‘Lokum’ in Turkish
This delicacy’s origin is unknown although has long been popular in the m… Read More
2016-04-19 13:33
A Turkish meal without bread is just not done. Even though the culture is changing, cuisine and styles following ever changing trends; a Turkish repast would just not be correct without brea… Read More
2016-04-19 13:25
Historically, like in many other major cities, market gardens could be found throughout Istanbul. Known as Bostans, these highly successful and environmentally friendly market gardens grew a… Read More
2016-04-08 10:18
Turkey excelled lot of developed countries in the price range of luxury properties.
Turkey has the most increased prices in real estate with a 18% growth. In Knight… Read More
2016-04-08 09:41
Hotels have become one of the most important investments in İstanbul in the past decade; among these are several hotels which are very elegant, dazzling and considered as luxury propert… Read More
2016-04-07 09:14
The city of festivals, İstanbul is the irreplaceable address for culture and art activities. If you don’t like to be stuck in contractionary movie theaters in summer, you can defi… Read More
2016-04-07 09:08
On a sunny winter day in İstanbul, perhaps the most beautiful thing you can do would be to go to a nearby getaway spot. So, let’s look at Polonezköy which is both close to th… Read More
2016-04-07 09:03
Alternative eating options are beginning to increase in İstanbul for the people who are vegan and vegetarian. So, we have selected the best vegan and vegetarian cuisines for both the ac… Read More
2016-03-15 12:51
Turkey Contractors Union TCU’s board of directors made a meeting with journalist in Ankara. The chairman of TCU Mithat Yenigün stated that TCU, preparing for the celebrations of 6… Read More
2016-03-15 12:35
Turkey is 8th in ceramic lining and 4th in medical equipment production in the world. The chairman of Turkish Ceramic Federation (TCF) revealed these numbers before the 28th International Ba… Read More
2016-03-15 12:25
Türkiye Değerleme Uzmanlar Birliği TDUB (Appraiser Association of Turkey), made an analysis in İstanbul’s one of the most important business centers, Büyü… Read More
2016-03-15 12:12
Sentinus
Sentinus is one of the famous cafes of Ataköy, a place where you can find luxury apartments. Especially, shisha lovers frequent this place, and the ambiance is als… Read More
2016-03-15 11:58
Antalya has been a tourism center for many years for its coasts, beaches and unique Mediterranean atmosphere. For many people Antalya is an indispensable place to go. Even though they would… Read More
2016-03-15 11:33
Silivri is a very fertile place in terms of cattle farming because it is close to the Thrace region. Hence, it is famous for its meatballs. Here are the top-5 restaurants which make deliciou… Read More
2016-03-15 11:15
Silivri which is one of the Istanbul’s districts is preferred by vacationers. Previously known as the ancient town of ‘Selymbria’ or ‘Selybri’ the city has main… Read More
2016-03-15 11:06
Muğla regional Turkish Real Estate consultants federations vice president Ercan stated that Muğla has become a place of real interest for real estate investment by foreigners. With… Read More
2016-03-15 11:01
Turkey’s only fair foundation which has its own fair center TÜYAP A.Ş and Türkiye Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği Turkey Furniture Manufacturers Association MFMA, are… Read More
2016-03-15 10:22
Toys are the most important part of children development in many aspects. Thus, each one of them plays different role in this process and it is valid for all cultures. Probably mos… Read More
2016-03-15 10:17
The aim of UNESCO is to reveal unique, significant, distinct, natural values and properties of different cultures and preserving them for the next generations. In the list, there are variety… Read More
2016-03-15 09:56
Located northern shore of Marmara Sea, Tekirdağ is one of the biggest cities of the Thracian region. Due to its proximity to Istanbul, it is visited by hundreds of people every day. It… Read More
2016-03-15 09:24
It may seem a little weird in the first place to see two men wrestling covered in olive oil but Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival is one of the most charming, important, and insepar… Read More
2016-03-15 09:15
Turkey is the center of the different cultures and every year many people come Turkey as a tourist or to live here. Many families come here to live here with their children.
WHY SHO… Read More
2016-03-11 13:47
There is a new generation of coffee makers who pick the seeds of the coffee they serve individually and with great care. Most of them roast their seed on site. Thanks to the emergence… Read More
2016-03-11 13:30
Nişantaşı Brasserie
Since the day it was opened, Nişantaşı Brasserie is a live place which is full everyday and every hour. People from Nişantaş……Read More
2016-03-01 14:38
Sakarya has always been a retreat zone for many locals due to its magnificent nature, proximity to the big industrial cities of Istanbul and Kocaeli and strategic location on the Istanbul-An… Read More
2016-03-01 14:08
As much as central Bursa is a gorgeous city with an amazing cultural and historical appeal, the larger province of Bursa also has many gems that wait to be explored. Even if you’re onl… Read More
2016-03-01 13:31
The central districts of Bursa are home to many historical inns and bazaars, which demonstrate the strong historical background and amazing Ottoman architecture of this world-heritage city… Read More
2016-03-01 13:13
The rate at which foreigners are making property investment in Turkey has multiplied in recent years. Changes in laws, mega projects, affordable prices and financing, as well as Turkey's gro… Read More
2016-03-01 12:47
Küçükçekmece is one of the hidden treasures of Istanbul, located at the western side of the city between the Küçükçekmece lagoon and the Sea o… Read More
2016-03-01 12:40
One of the more recently urbanized provinces of Istanbul is Çekmeköy, the beautiful self-sufficient town on the Anatolian side. The municipality was founded in 2008, due to the r… Read More
2016-03-01 12:36
Büyükçekmece is one of the most peaceful suburban areas on the western side of Istanbul, surrounded by the Sea of Marmara and Büyükçekmece Lake. It’s… Read More
2016-03-01 12:31
This western province of Istanbul represents the true meaning of the saying “city within a city.” The name comes from the large plains in the area. Although what was initially kn… Read More
2016-03-01 12:28
Bağcılar has the highest population density among all of Istanbul's provinces. This is mostly due to domestic migration, especially from Eastern Turkey. Spread across a 22km2 area… Read More
2016-03-01 11:16
As Istanbul attracts more and more people from Arabic-speaking countries, we are also witnessing the rising popularity of the city's educational institutes among Arab students. From primary… Read More
2016-03-01 11:09
One of the most interesting and lively districts on the European side is Zeytinburnu. It was a fortress under the Byzantine name, Strongylon, built to protect the city from invasions. It bec… Read More
2016-03-01 11:01
Pendik is one of the two provinces of Istanbul located by the Gulf of İzmit, which is home to many summer resorts and diverse nature as well as a big industrial area. Pendik was a fishi… Read More
2016-03-01 10:58
Maltepe, one of the provinces on the Anatolian side along the gorgeous coastline of the Sea of Marmara, is located between the upscale district of Bostancı and the trending zone of Kart… Read More
2016-03-01 10:55
Kağıthane is one of the oldest and most central districts of Istanbul on the European side, located on the hills of a river, which used to flow towards Golden Horn. Its beautiful g… Read More
2016-03-01 10:52
Ranking in the top 10 provinces in Istanbul's Quality of Life Index, is the large province of Eyüp spread over a 242 km2 area. Mostly an inland province that stretches n… Read More
2016-03-01 10:47
Bakırköy is one of the oldest and most strategically important provinces of Istanbul, located between the Sea of Marmara and the D-100 highway on the European side of Istanbul. The… Read More
2016-03-01 10:17
Kartal is one the suburban areas of Istanbul, close to the Gulf of Izmit on the Anatolian side, neighboring to Pendik and Maltepe along the shore. It was a fishing village called Kartalimen… Read More
2016-03-01 10:10
The great province of Fatih covers the entire 15.5 km2 area also known as the historical peninsula. This area has been the capital of Constantinople during the Byzantium Empire and Istanbul… Read More
2016-03-01 10:03
Twenty years ago, nobody would have expected Ataşehir to become one of the most upscale zones of the city. It used to be a suburban area on the Anatolian side, a place that people were… Read More
2016-03-01 09:18
“If the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Napoleon Bonaparte once said this and any visitor arriving to the city for the first time would think that he h… Read More
2016-03-01 09:14
As much as we love travelling mainly for the sake of discovering new cultures and taking time off to relax with a change of scenery, there is a considerable amount of us, who travel to becom… Read More
2016-03-01 09:08
The rising popularity of Turkish soap operas around the world has affected many Turkish businesses in a positive way. There has been a steep increase in the amount of tourists visiting the c… Read More
2016-03-01 09:05
A green and authentic province awaits you at the end of a five-minute boat trip from Beşiktaş. Üsküdar is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods of Istanbul, present… Read More
2016-03-01 09:01
As part of our series, we continue to provide helpful information about Istanbul's provinces. Today we will focus on Şişli, one of the city's most famous commercial and residential… Read More
2016-03-01 08:57
If you want to stay close to the city and enjoy the Bosphorus and the Black Sea with the green forests behind you, Sarıyer is the place to be. It was used as a summer retreat area and h… Read More
2016-03-01 08:52
Welcome to the liveliest province of the Anatolian side of Istanbul. This historical district is one of the most developed areas of Istanbul, having it all from gorgeous Bosphorus views and… Read More
2016-02-29 15:26
Whether you’re just visiting the city or planning to invest in Istanbul, it may come in handy to understand how the city is divided into 39 provinces, each with its own municipality. T… Read More
2016-02-29 15:18
Beyoğlu, or Pera as it used to be called, is probably the most special province in Istanbul. Although the Old City was once the heart of Istanbul, these days that place has become Beyo… Read More
2016-02-29 15:08
Along the Bosphorus coastal road on the Anatolian side, there lies a beautiful province with a natural and historical allure. Neighboring the Üsküdar province it is the gate toward… Read More
2016-02-29 14:41
Turkish people have many things to be proud of, such as the rich history and beauty of their country and their unique cultural heritage. Another thing Turkish people are most proud of is the… Read More
2016-02-29 14:12
One of Turkey’s biggest advantages for Muslim tourists is serving halal meat and food made according to Islamic rules. Almost all of the restaurants serve halal me… Read More
2016-02-29 13:53
Although Istanbul is a magical place that tempts visitors to get lost in it, it is also somewhat complicated and scattered. After all, this is one of the most crowded cities in the world, sp… Read More
2016-02-29 13:44
Istanbul is not just a dreamy, must-visit destination for young people and adult travelers. The city packs many activity centers and magical places that will blow the minds of your kids. Aft… Read More
2016-02-29 13:21
There are many wonderlands for children in Istanbul where your children can engage in fun activities, while learning and experiencing new things. The increasing demand for children amusement… Read More
2016-02-29 09:47
Being a city full of hammams or Turkish Baths, Istanbul claims its rightful place among the world’s top destinations for wellness. There are few things in the worl… Read More
2016-02-29 09:38
When it comes to clothes shopping, Turkey is one of the best places in the world. It has the 2nd biggest textile industry in Europe and relatively cheaper prices compared to Europe. Children… Read More
2016-02-29 09:05
Istanbul has become one of the hottest cities for real estate investment and both local and foreign investors are racing to grab a piece of Istanbul property. If you’re also planning t… Read More
2016-02-29 08:56
Kanal Istanbul is the project name, given to an artificial sea-level channel, which will connect the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The government first announced the project in 2011, call… Read More
2016-02-29 08:48
There are a few things in life that can leave a memory to be treasured for 40 years. But a cup of Turkish coffee is always synonymous with this, as locals say, “a cup of coffee is a la… Read More
2016-02-25 12:15
Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, is every gourmet’s dream place with a world-class cuisine that offers the best whether you are meat lover or a strict vegan. Yet, many tourists are… Read More
2016-02-25 12:03
The Chinese cuisine may have made the dumplings a world famous dish, but its Turkish version, known as mantı (or mantu in Arabic-speaking countries), deserves as much fame. Although it… Read More
2016-02-25 11:47
Although Istanbul is an equally festive and spiritual city all throughout the year, Ramadan in the city is an especially unique experience for Muslims. The city’s 15 million inhabitant… Read More
2016-02-25 11:14
For any meat lover, no visit to Istanbul is complete without tasting the delicious cultural food of Turkey. Once your nose takes in the smell of this famous kebab; and it certainly will as d… Read More
2016-02-25 10:36
The satellite towns of Istanbul are designed as self-sustaining entities, built in suburban areas for everyone who wants to live comfortably and safely in a relaxed and green environment wit… Read More
2016-02-25 10:13
The mosques of Istanbul are world famous as they are great examples of architecture exuding beauty and spirituality. These holy prayer arenas are irreplaceable sanctuaries for many people an… Read More
2016-02-25 09:26
While most of the tourists that visit Istanbul prefer the busy summer months, the city has many treasures to offer to winter travelers. The months between December and March are the times wh… Read More
2016-02-25 09:05
Although summer may be peak tourism season for Istanbul, where temperatures hit above 30 degrees, there is no need to be put off by the crowds and the humid heat. This is after all a city th… Read More
2016-02-25 08:43
While Istanbul may be a timeless city and gorgeous all-year-round, many would argue that spring in the city is something else altogether. The cold weather slowly starts to get warm again aro… Read More
2016-02-25 08:27
It’s no wonder that autumn in Istanbul is equally beautiful and activity-packed. On one hand, you have what is arguably the most beautiful city in the world, dressed in its autumn atti… Read More
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