Istanbul

Visit Turkey’s first botanical garden for medicinal plants

Located in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, the Medical Plants Garden boasts hundreds of different plants that are known for their medicinal properties.

View ‘The Future’ amidst skyscrapers in Istanbul’s business district

A small building that would be missed if not for the sculpture exhibition on its rooftop terrace, the Elgiz Museum offers office workers and curious tourists willing to make the trip a worthy scene.

15/07 Safak Vakti: an epic tale of civilian might

Based on real events, the film 15/07 Safak Vakti tells the story of a handful of brave Turkish citizens standing up to, and prevailing against, the Fetullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) five years ago during the failed coup attempt.

A porcelain and tile factory with a 130-year history sits amidst a forest

The Yildiz Porcelain and Tile Factory whose origins go back to the Ottoman times is still in production, creating delicate, hand-made goods that are exquisitely Turkish.

More people turn to a plant-based diet in Turkey as access grows

We spoke to the owners of a vegan restaurant, a doctor who recommends a plant-based diet, and a young vegan in Istanbul to see how the trend is growing in Turkey.

Istanbul’s Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum dazzles with grace

The museum, housed in a former stable and located in a lush green botanical garden that is also open to the public, is a destination that Istanbulites and tourists must not miss.

Covid-19: Turkey fully reopens with zest and caution

The atmosphere around the country, from the cities to the beaches on the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas, is jubilant. Yet, as one business owner warns, we must not lose ourselves in the joy of the moment, and remain vigilant against the virus.

Istanbul Cinema Museum adds a wealth of history and memorabilia to the city

Centrally located in Beyoglu, the Istanbul Cinema Museum beckons visitors from Turkey and beyond to experience the history of cinema in the country.

Soldiers, students and the Ottoman palace: A brief history of Turkish art

It’s a great time to be in Istanbul, with not one but two exhibitions featuring masterful paintings from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, showcasing the best of the period.

Erdogan: Istanbul Canal opens 'new page' in Turkey’s development

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the project is necessary for the safety of Istanbul amid growing ship traffic through the Bosphorus, one of the busiest maritime passages in the world.

Lifelong kite enthusiast turns hobby into unique museum

Thanks to the dedicated work of its founder Mehmet Naci Akoz, 63, who has been making and collecting kites and paraphernalia for decades, the unique Istanbul Kite Museum in Uskudar offers visitors a special experience for visitors young and old.

A self-imposed exile from many countries stops by at the Pera Museum

Etel Adnan, the daughter of a Turkish officer and an Ottoman Greek mother, born in Lebanon with roots in Turkey, France and the US, has a colourful and thorough retrospective at Istanbul’s Pera Museum, called ‘Impossible Homecoming.’