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Fishing in Istanbul
There are many places to go for fishing in Istanbul. Here is a list of best places to go fishing according to the expert fisherman: Asian Side Moda Burnu (burun=nose,… Read more
Ebru, Traditional Turkish Art of Paper Marbling
Ebru, one of the Turkish traditional forms of art, is simply creating paintings produced in a trough filled with water mixed with a mucillagenous solution. The colours made of natural… Read more
Istanbul scenes in the 19th century by Amedeo Preziosi
Amedeo Preziosi Taken from sphinxfineart.com Count Amadeo Preziosi was descended from a family which had migrated from Corsica to Malta in the 17th century and been awarded a title by… Read more
Cesm-i Bulbul, Nightingale’s Eye
Cesm-i bulbul meaning nightingale’s eye is a kind of glass processing style peculiar to Turkish art. As the lines on them resemble the eyes of nightingales, the glasswares like glasses,… Read more
Afife Jale, First Muslim Actress on Stage
Afife Jale (1902 – 1941) is the first Muslim actress in Turkish theatre. In times when Muslim Turkish women were not allowed to act in theatre, Afife Jale confronted all… Read more
Istancool Festival, July 1-4 2010, Istanbul
Istancool Festival is on the way! The British cultural diplomacy brand Liberatum with its Turkish partner Istanbul 74 and Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency are organizing a riveting… Read more
17. Istanbul International Jazz Festival
17. International Istanbul Jazz Festival sponsored by Garanti Bankasi starts on 1-20 July, 2010. Where? The festival will be held the Cemil Topuzlu Open-air Theatre, Archeology Museum, Aya İrini Museum,… Read more
II Istanbul International Ballet Competition
II. Istanbul Inernational Ballet competition will be held on July 1-5 by Turkish Republic Ministry of Culture and Tourism Directorate General of State Opera and Ballet. Turkish Ballet Retrieved from… Read more
1st Istanbul Opera Festival 2-23 July 2010
1st Istanbul Opera Festival will start on July 2 and finish on July 23 as an İstanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture project. The performances including Maemetto Secondo, Gegen Die… Read more
Sonisphere Festival in Istanbul
25 – 26 – 27 June, BJK Inonu Stadium, Istanbul http://tr.sonispherefestivals.com/
