Turkey has been famous for its confectionery for centuries, Turkish delight being the most eminent example. This is a fascinating subject, not just because of the flavours to be enjoyed,
Glimpses into the History of Turkish Confectionery
Turkey has been famous for its confectionery for centuries, Turkish delight being the most eminent example. This is a fascinating subject, not just because of the flavours to be enjoyed,
Historical Perspective on Turkey's Fruit Heritage
Central Asia, original homeland of the Turkish people, has a very long history of fruit cultivation. According to Chinese records the Eastern Gokturks of Turkistan were exporting fruit to China
St. Nikolaus Myra Kirche
Myra, im Südwesten der Türkei, in der zauberhaften Landschaft Lykien gelegen, war die Stadt, in der der Hl. Nikolaus im 4. Jahrhundert als Bischof gewirkt hat. Im 5. Jahrhundert war Myra die Hauptstadt der Provinz Lykien
St. Nikolaus Wundertaten
Es hat ihn wirklich gegeben, unseren Nikolaus, dem wir so viel vorweihnachtliche Freude verdanken.
St. Nikolaus Kultfigur
Den Heiligen, der wohl einer bekanntesten im Abendland ist, und um den sich ein Kranz von Wundertaten und Legenden gebildet hat, hat es wirklich gegeben. Er stammte aus einem wohlhabenden Elternhaus,
Ein wenig Abenteuer - Kreuzfahrerburgen
Obwohl meist nur noch Ruinen stehen, umweht die Kreuzfahrerburgen ein Hauch von Abenteuer und vergangener Größe. Vor allem aber zeugen die steinernen Festungen entlang der türkischen Küste
Turkish History
The first settlement was established about 7000 B.C. Near the town of Konya historians found the first traces of houses, holy places and different sculptures.
Hookah - turkish nargile!
With great relish Ahmed is leaning back and blowing a thick cloud of white smoke into the air. After a gulp of tea and a few words with his neighbour he turns back to his hookah.
Haymatloz - Ernst Reuter in Ankara
The word "Haymatloz" was written in capital letters in the passports of Jewish refugees who tried to escape to Turkey during World War II. More than 1000 German people immigrated to the Bosporus from 1933 until 1945 and they left traces which can still be seen today.
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