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A Renaissance in Vineyards and Gastronomy

Reviving Old Projects Ministry of Foreign Affairs Collaboration

In a recent interview, Resit Soley, the visionary behind Corvus Vineyards, discussed the resurrection of an old project in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project aims to define wine paths in Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, fostering tourism activities beneficial to grape and wine producers, gastronomy, and the hospitality sector. With a focus on the Aegean Region and Aegean Islands, the initiative aims to create one of the world’s most sophisticated wine paths.

Establishing Bozcaada as a Culinary and Vineyard Haven

Soley expressed efforts to position Bozcaada as Turkey’s premier vineyard and gastronomy destination. The island is making strides in vineyard care, launching a Slow Food movement, and implementing classifications for various culinary offerings. Bozcaada aspires to enhance its ov

A Journey of Discovery

Exploring Vasilaki’s Hidden Potential

We recognized the untapped potential within the Vasilaki grape and understood that this potential could be unlocked through extensive research. Last year in our vineyards, we began selecting the most promising Vasilaki specimens. Through careful observation, we identified four distinct groups and started categorizing them based on their unique characteristics. Our current focus is on “purifying” this grape to reveal its full potential. This process allows us to envision its capabilities. We anticipate seeing the first fruits in 4.5 years Allianoi’s Impending Submersion, evaluating the grape’s characteristics. After five years, we will assess its qualities and shortcomings, leading to another five years of refinement.

Purpose-Driven Grape Cultivation

Our primary objective is to produce the finest white wine in Turk

Journey to Discovery A Warm Welcome

After enjoying the hospitality of the province, we embarked on an adventure to explore the Underground City. The tale of turning an ideal into reality unfolded before us. As we entered the Dulkadirli Underground City, known by locals as “bezirhane” (linseed oil mill), den, cave, or caravansary, we were met with boundless enthusiasm from those who played a pivotal role in revealing this hidden world. The cave’s breathtaking view gradually emerged, showcasing the dedication of municipal workers participating in their first archaeological excavation Read More about Dulkadirli Underground City, driven by a shared vision to shape the future of their province.

From Coop to Reality Mayor Dulkadirlioglu’s Vision

Mayor Selcuk Dulkadirlioglu passionately narrates the story that once earned him the label “foolish.” “When I was a child, we played gam

Discovering the Depths Exploration of the Underground City

In a groundbreaking effort, the mayor of Dulkadirli, Selcuk Dulkadiroglu, has uncovered the 2nd floor and 60 rooms of the Dulkadirli Underground City. Unfortunately, this historical site has faced devastation from treasure hunters and was even repurposed as a coop in the past. Now, Mayor Dulkadiroglu urges authorities to promote tourism in the region, shedding light on the untapped potential of this underground marvel.

Dulkadirli A Transforming Province

Dulkadirli, situated within the borders of Kırşehir, was once a humble village in Central Anatolia. The typical rural scenery featured hens, roosters, mud-plastered houses, dusty roads, and barren lands. However, the narrative changed for Dulkadirli Read More about Links Within the Palace, as it transitioned from a village governed by an alderman to acquiring the status of a municipality. Mayor Selcuk Dulkadir

Exploring Camlı Köşk

Connecting Spaces in Ottoman Splendor

Camli Kosk, linked to the Hususi Daire (Private Apartment) of the Sultan through a long, two-storey corridor passing through the garden wall that separates Mabeyn and Muayede Salonu, stands as a symbol of the Western architectural influence in the Ottoman era.

Camlı Köşk: A Glass Pavilion

The name “Camli Kosk” (Pavilion with glass) comes from the “glass greenhouse,” an iron construction linked to the Kosk. One façade faces Küçük Garden, while the other faces the road. The pavilion features a splendid pool with a crystal fountain at its center, complemented by a fireplace standing back to back with the one in the kosk. The use of glass and iron cast, products of newly developing Western technology, contributes to the unique charm of the building Read More about Unveiling Dulkadirli’s Hidden Treasure.

There isn’t even any tavern, and places serving zythum don’t exist either. The inhabitants engage in fishing, castle guardianship, and boat rowing. The hills are covered with red cherry trees, and the cherries of this area are renowned in the Greek, Arabic, and Persian regions.

Istinye: It boasts a large port sheltering one thousand ships. The Greek and Muslim populations coexist in the village.

Yenikoy: This place, built upon the firman of Sultan Suleyman, is called Yenikoy for this reason. It’s a beautiful area comprising three thousand houses with gardens and vineyards. All inhabitants hail from Trabzon and have a tendency to quarrel, a characteristic attributed to their origins, but they are good tradesmen. They possess nearly two hundred shops, with some hundred of these shops located at the seashore selling rusks A Unique Planet Bahcesaray. Captains of the ships sailing to the Black Sea load their ships wit

“Göksu” by Musahipzade Celal: “Göksu winds at three or four places, forming falls where it flows down. Mud from its banks is used to make jugs and flowerpots. Wooden bridges cross it, mills roll its water, and the gunpowder magazine nourishes the green areas of Inner Göksu.”

Night in the Bosphorus described by Ahmet Haşim: “I don’t know another night darkness as powerful as the one along the street that traverses the Bosphorus along the sea behind the old yalıs. This is a rich darkness, reminiscent of an underwater realm filled with corals, sponges, moss, and various kinds of nacres.”

Yalıs of Haluk Y. Şehsuvaroğlu: “In some yalıs of the Old Bosphorus, various fishes were kept in swimming pools containing seawater. One very famous one was built in the yard of Chief Octroi Hüseyin Bey in Vanikoy.”

Bosphorus of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar: “Every hour of the day has a different aspect in Beylerbeyi, Emirg

Bahcesaray, formerly known as Mukus, is undeniably one of the most intriguing places in our country. Despite having a stable population of around 6 thousand, it is widely recognized. If one were to inquire about a seldom-visited place in our country that is well-known, the answer would undoubtedly be Bahcesaray.

Bahcesaray is renowned for being inaccessible for 7 to 8 months a year. Although a recent effort by the prime minister has opened a road to make it accessible during the winter season, it remains quite distant from the town center. This road is rarely preferred unless absolutely necessary, and the shorter road cannot be opened to traffic in the winter. In summary, Bahcesaray is exceptionally unique and distinct. It stands apart from its neighbors in terms of geography, social structure, lifestyle, humor Göksu, culinary culture, the local people’s approach to events, and the widespread playing of chess. People colloquially refer to it as &#