The ongoing restoration endeavors over five years at Istanbul’s Yıldız Palace, one of the significant structures from the Ottoman Empire era, have unveiled 19th-century wall paintings and decorations concealed within its walls. The restoration project conducted by the Presidential Directorate of National
Restoration of the 130-year-old Panayia Evangelistria Greek Orthodox Church, nestled in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district, continues. Positioned amid the vibrant tapestry of Beyoğlu’s bustling thoroughfares, weaving through nearby car repair shops, buffets and tire stores, this century-old structure with its historical charm holds
The British Museum has announced the conclusion of an independent review in the wake a massive theft that saw hundreds of objects stolen from its collection. The institution’s board of trustees has unanimously accepted the recommendations provided in the report. According to
The Culture and Tourism Ministry, along with local heritage crews, has started restoring the 1,600-year-old Saint George Church in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır. The church suffered severe damage due to twin earthquakes eight months ago. The restoration work is expected to
Numerous places that played a pivotal role in the inception of the republic a century ago, notably in the capital city of Ankara, are diligently preparing to unveil their historical treasures and engage with visitors on this momentous centenary. As Türkiye’s founding
The restoration process has come to an end at the Atatürk Mansion in Trabzon, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed and wrote his will. Some handwritings and figures related to Çanakkale were found on the table in the living room of the mansion, which
Some of the most popular attractions in Glasgow are shut as staff take part in five days of strike action in a dispute over cuts to jobs and services. Members of Unison in Glasgow Life’s Glasgow Museums and Collections team are taking
The Pergamon Museum and its world-class collection of antiquities will close this month for a top-to-bottom restoration not due to be completed before 2037. The institution houses treasures, including the Great Altar of Pergamon, built in the second century B.C., the 2,600-year-old
Since the beginning of the 1800s, the reorganisation of Istanbul, like European cities, has been one of the main agendas of the state. For many years, Ottoman administrators dreamed of constructing a capital city with organised streets and boulevards, replacing wood with
Kültür AŞ, one of the subsidiaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), is organizing a special campaign to mark the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. Local visitors will be able to visit the Basilica Cistern, Şerefiye Cistern, Miniatürk and Panorama 1453 History
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