The Kadıköy Bull Statue, a bronze sculpture located in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district, serves as a cultural emblem as well as a piece of public art. Its journey from France to Turkey, fraught with historical and political intrigue, has turned it into the neighborhood’s enduring emblem. The statue, which represents Kadıköy’s vibrant spirit and serves as […]

The tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, located atop the old Bursa Citadel, serve as melancholy monuments to the Ottoman Empire’s founders. These mausoleums, nestled among the lush expanse of Tophane Park, are the final resting places of the dynasty’s founder and his son, the conqueror of Bursa. The ancient tombs were destroyed by the […]

Çanakkale, steeped in history, stands as a sentinel to some of the most legendary events of antiquity. This Turkish city, strategically located along the Dardanelles Strait, has long been a crossroads for civilizations, empires, and mythologies. Among its many historical landmarks, one stands out as a powerful symbol of intrigue and deception: the Trojan Horse. […]

Situated on a peaceful hill in Bursa’s Yeşil neighborhood, the Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe) emerges as a remarkable example of early Ottoman architecture. Commissioned by Sultan Murad II in 1421 after the death of his father, Sultan Mehmed I, this impressive mausoleum exemplifies the elegance and refinement of Ottoman artistry. The tomb, crafted by the […]

Anıtkabir (Turkish: [a’nɯ.t.kɑ.bir]; literally ‘grave monument’) serves as a lasting emblem of veneration and national identity in Turkey. This monumental mausoleum complex, situated in the Çankaya district of Ankara, functions as the interment site of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the esteemed leader and architect of the Turkish Republic. Anıtkabir, designed by the distinguished architects Emin Onat […]