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Exploring An Enigmatic City: Mardin

Exploring An Enigmatic City: Mardin

Mardin is located in the Southeastern part of Turkey and is a city with vast history. The city has hosted different civilizations over thousands of years. This enigmatic city is within a 2 hour flight from Istanbul. \\r\\n\\r\\nNowadays Mardin is divided into an Old City and the modern New City. The old part of Mardin still preserves the fabric of ancient civilizations. There are madrasas (Islamic educational institute) like Kasımiye, Zinciriye, from 15th century with fascinating architectural features as well as striking views of Mardin from above.

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Best Aquariums in Istanbul

Best Aquariums in Istanbul

While some parts of the underwater world remain a mystery, people want to take a closer look at the animals which make aquariums such interesting attractions. Aquariums around Turkey are mostly chosen for having a variety of animals from different habitats. They are considered the perfect destination to visit with children and teaching them the marine life: animals and different kinds of plants which shape the world under the water.

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Turkish Cinema: Best of Yeşilçam

Turkish Cinema: Best of Yeşilçam

A public domain and icon signifying the “old times” for the Turkish folk, Yeşilçam is the name given to the products of Turkish cinema between the 1950s and 1990s. Developing today’s cinema ground of Turkey, these products held significant importance for countless people in Turkey. Movies from different genres got made during the Yeşilçam period, but some movies have the most special place in the hearts of the Turkish people. Let us take a closer look at some of the finest works of Yeşilçam.

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Best Hair Salons in Istanbul

Best Hair Salons in Istanbul

City of fashion and people, Istanbul gets filled with many high-quality Hair Saloons that provide the best kinds of cuts to their customers. Putting customer satisfaction in the first place, these hair saloons run by highly skilled staff that uses excellent quality equipment manages to give the best service in their sector. As most of the hair salons are mostly specific to men or women, we will take a look at both men\\\'s and women\\\'s hair salons in this article.

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Unmatched Natural Phenomena: Pamukkale

Unmatched Natural Phenomena: Pamukkale

Pamukkale is a tourist attraction and a geological wonder. In Turkish, its name can get translated to the cotton castle. The numerous cascading white pools with brilliant turquoise water surfaces give the place its name. From afar, the white limestone walls appear to be an enormous castle made of fluffy cotton. The calcium-rich water from the springs carved these limestone walls. The calcium carbonate in the water ultimately forms a soft jelly that hardens into limestone.

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