Restoration

Excavation and restoration at the Gevaş Seljuk Cemetery, one of Anatolia’s largest Turkish Islamic cemeteries, has led to the restoration of 100 tombstones and the discovery of 45 new graves. The cemetery, spanning 50,000…

In Malatya's Darende district, restoration is underway on the historic Hacılar Bridge, a 28-meter-long Ottoman structure damaged by the February 6 earthquakes. Built in 1757 by Abidin Pasha over the Tohma Stream, this cultural landmark is…

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is restoring three key historical landmarks in Bitlis: Hüsrevpaşa Hamam, Hazo Hanı, and Hacı Begiye Mosque. The Bitlis Regional Directorate of Foundations aims to preserve these…

Quarantine Island, established in Izmir's Urla district during the Ottoman era to combat infectious diseases, offers visitors a glimpse into history. The island, featuring original materials from centuries ago, underwent its first…

Galata Tower, one of the symbol buildings of Istanbul, Türkiye, is reopened to visitors as of today, after the restoration works were completed. Visitors to the historical tower, whose exterior was repaired and strengthened against…

As part of the ongoing restoration of Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower, the 270-kilogram copper ring, removed for refurbishment, has been reinstalled in four pieces. The historic tower, standing for 674 years, underwent a meticulous…

The restoration of Haydarpaşa Train Station, an iconic legacy, remains unfinished since the 2010 fire. Despite 13 years passing, the historic landmark in Istanbul, started in 1873 and opened in 1908, still awaits…

Approximately 65% of the restoration work on the Balıklı Rum Hospital, which was severely damaged by a fire in Istanbul, has been completed, including the roof and exterior. Balıklı Rum Hospital Civil Engineer Erol Yümlü expressed…

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the start of repair work on Istanbul's 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, one of the city's most visited historical attractions. According to local media, the repair initiative intends to…