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A Ghost Town: Kayakoy

A Ghost Town: Kayakoy

The abandoned remains of this once-thriving town are situated against the Taurus Mountains, near Olu Deniz\'s world-famous beaches and yacht-filled port. Although the stone buildings are aged and roofless, and the narrow alleyways are worn with age, this is not an ancient city, but a modern ruin deserted for political reasons in the 1920s.\r\n\r\nKayaköy\'s first human activity dates to the 4th century BC when it was known as Karmylassos. Its population mostly comprised of Christian Greeks from the 11th century BC.

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Great Palace Mosaics Museum

Great Palace Mosaics Museum

Situated in the Arasta Bazaar within the Blue Mosque complex, the museum is home to one of the most beautiful mosaics in the world, preserved from the Great Palace of Constantinople. The mosaics displayed in the museum, dated between 440-550 AD do not have religious content. The portrayals of daily life, nature, and mythology owe their vibrancy to the many professionals who worked under the direction of the era\'s leading masters.

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Eurovision History of Turkey

Eurovision History of Turkey

Turkey, which took the initiative to participate in Eurovision once again, had important successes in Eurovision. Turkey participated in the contest, which has been held since 1956, for the first time in 1975, but Turkey did not achieve any significant success until the 1990s. Now, we will give you a brief summary of Turkey\'s Eurovision history.

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Turkey’s Past at the Olympics

Turkey’s Past at the Olympics

Participating in the Olympics for the first time in its history in 1908, Turkey could not win a medal in the games held in London. Aleko Mulos was the first athlete to represent Turkey in the Olympics. The first medals in Olympic history were received in 1936, both in wrestling. Yaşar Erkan won the gold medal, while Ahmet Kireççi got the bronze medal. The medal record of Turkey\'s history was in London in 1948 with 12 medals, but this record was broken in 2021 with 13 this year

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Under-bridge Fish Sandwich Sellers of Eminönü

Under-bridge Fish Sandwich Sellers of Eminönü

If you have ever been to Eminonu, you have probably seen the fish sandwich sellers of Eminonu with boats. When you say Ortakoy, it\'s kumpir, when you say Beyoglu, it\'s chocolate, and when you say Eminonu, it\'s a fish sandwich! The fish sandwich is a part of Istanbul that you should experience at least once. When you visit Eminonu, you will witness that around three fish sandwich boats it\'s more crowded. You will understand the interest in fish sandwiches even looking at the crowd.

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