Ottoman Empire

Portraits of six Ottoman sultans painted in Venice in the 1600s on sale

Christie’s is auctioning a set of six paintings of Sultans Orhan, Bayezid I, Isa Celebi, Mehmed I, Selim I and Selim II painted in the style of Veronese in Venice after an original set of 14 commissioned by Grand Vizier Sokollu Mehmed Pasha.

Turkey: 1821 Tripolitsa massacre 'black mark in history'

Between 10,000 to 32,000 Turks were massacred in Tripolitsa, which was captured by the Greek militias on September 23, 1821.

Bursa, the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World

Bursa, the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire, was elected as the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World by the International Organization of Turkic Culture on 16 September 2021.

Barbaros: Another Turkish series to take the world by storm?

Barbaros: Sword of the Mediterranean will take viewers on a historic journey across the Ottoman Empire as they follow the adventures of four brothers who become seafarers.

A 111-year-old tradition in Turkey's Thrace: Pavli Fair

When September comes, all of Thrace looks forward to the Pavli Fair, which is the oldest fair in Thrace dating back to the Ottoman Empire.

An Ottoman Symbol in Sarajevo: Bascarsija Mosque

The official opening ceremony of the five-century Ottoman legacy in Sarajevo, Bascarsija Mosque, took place on August 27, 2021 after its restoration in 2020.

Turkey, Pakistan to co-produce series on revered Muslim general Saladin

Turkish producer Emre Konuk, owner of Akli Films, announces signing new deal with Pakistan's Ansari & Shah Films to jointly produce a TV series about the life of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi.

Morocco and Turkey: 65 years of friendship and cooperation

On the 22nd anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, H.E. Amb. Mohammed Ali Lazerq of Morocco to Turkey reflects on Turkish-Moroccan relations and the strides taken by the Kingdom under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.

World War I anniversary: Why its impact can be felt even today

The great war shook the world, reshaped continents and paved the way for new world order. Here's how it all began.

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.

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.

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.