Turkish carpets and kilims are world famous and, unsurprisingly, the best selection are to be found in Istanbul, the cultural core of the country. However, finding a decent one is a bit of a minefield; Turkish carpet dealers don't have the best reputation for honesty. But they are not all the same, as Will Jones discovers in this article
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I had seen Istanbul. I had heard, smelt and felt it too. Now it was time to taste it. What could be a better way to do this than taking part in a cooking course? All I would have to do was show up on time - the rest would take care of itself. Alas, somewhere, something went wrong. It worked out for the best in the end, of course.
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I was sceptical to say the least before visiting the Istanbul Modern Art Museum. I had realised long ago that this kind of art would never enter my realm of comprehension, but more than that, I simply couldn’t understand how such a genre could possibly flourish in Istanbul, which is one of the most historical cities in the world. As it turned out, I had much to learn…
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Famous landmarks remain so for a reason, and Istanbul brims with them. Whether you take in historical monuments dating back to 1490BC, a bridge between the eastern and western worlds, or the towering new Sapphire shopping mall – the highest building in Turkey – you’ll be dazzled by Istanbul’s variety of iconic attractions. Here’s a selection of the most famous, intriguing, and spectacular.
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Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is one of the most important names in modern Turkish history, and if you visit Istanbul it’s hard not to encounter this legendary character. The founder of the Turkish Republic and first president of the country, Ataturk (meaning ‘father of the Turks’) is credited with initiating one of the most far-reaching transformations of a society that the modern world has ever known.
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