May 2, 2019
Timelapse of a Street Cat Chilling on a Sidewalk in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, felines are just as much a denizen as people
Tag: turkey
Mar 22, 2018
New Banksy’s Appear in NYC, Including Giant Mural of Imprisoned Artist
One year ago, Turkish artist Zehra Dogan was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for a watercolor painting
Dec 11, 2017
Inflating a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey
A hot air balloon being inflated before a trip over Cappadocia, Turkey, as seen from the inside
Nov 21, 2016
This Is One of the Best Video Tours of Turkey You Will Ever See
“Watchtower of Turkey” is a timelapse short film by Leonardo Dalessandri shot over 20 days and 3,500 km travelled
May 2, 2016
2200-Year-Old Mosaic that Says “Be Cheerful, Live Your Life” Found in Turkey
A rare ‘skeleton mosaic’ from 3rd century BC discovered in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay in the ancient Greek city of Antiocheia
Jan 27, 2016
Artist Turns His Photos of Istanbul Into Inception-like Dreamscapes (12 Photos)
Aydın Büyüktaş takes photos of popular Istanbul locations and turns them into something like you’ve never seen
Apr 20, 2015
This Machine Feeds Stray Animals in Exchange for Recycled Bottles
With roughly 14 million inhabitants, Istanbul, Turkey is one of the world’s largest cities. Living amongst the city dwellers is a swelling number of stray cats and dogs, with an estimated population of 150,000. The issue of stray animals is a polarizing topic in Turkey where any attempts by the Government to address the…
Nov 25, 2014
Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City
Three new mosaics were recently discovered in the ancient Greek city of Zeugma, which is located in the present-day province of Gaziantep in southern Turkey. The incredibly well-preserved mosaics date back to 2nd century BC. Zeugma was considered one of the most important centers of the Eastern Roman Empire and the ancient city has…
Jun 24, 2014
Picture of the Day: Balloon Ride in Cappadocia
Photograph by Joyce | gypsyjoyce.com In this amazing photograph by Gypsy Joyce, we see a number of travellers ascending for balloon rides in Cappadocia, Turkey. This was Joyce’s first ever hot air balloon experience and she captured it beautifully. The area is very popular for balloon rides and costs typically range between 90 –…
