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Chinese Couple Takes Wedding Photos in Taksim Square
Istanbul's Taksim Square became a popular spot for foreign couples getting married again this year. A Chinese couple chose the iconic tram in the square as their background.
The couple posing in their wedding clothes also attracted the…
First In-Situ Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed at Monastery in Türkiye
A significant archaeological discovery was made at the Saints Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Türkiye. During excavations led by the Ordu Museum Directorate and Assoc. Dr. Seçkin Evcim, the first in-situ floor…
WWI Damage Being Erased at World’s Largest Turkish-Islamic Cemetery
Restoration efforts are underway at the Seljuk Square Cemetery in Ahlat, Bitlis, the world's largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery, to repair damage inflicted during World War I. The cemetery, which was once bisected by a road…
Stunning Sunsets at Turkish Lake Captivate Visitors
Çıldır Lake, renowned as one of the world's most beautiful places to watch the sunset, captivate visitors with its breathtaking views. Located in a district rich with natural beauty and historical sites like Satan Castle…
Meteor Shower Wows Visitors at Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Türkiye, hosted national and international media and astrophotography enthusiasts who gathered to capture the Perseid meteor shower. Despite strong winds and cold weather,…
Iranian Tourists Enjoy Paint and Water Festival in Van
Iranian tourists who traveled Türkiye's Van province during the summer attended the ‘Paint and Water Festival’ organized by tourism agencies in the Gevaş district and cooled off in Lake Van.
“Gevaş is a cute district of ours. We took…
Balıkesir Triathlon Championship Attracts Record Number of Viewers
The 3-day European Triathlon Championship, held in the Balıkesir province of Türkiye and attended by 514 triathletes from 34 countries, attracted great attention from sports lovers. The number of viewers of the championship, which is over…
Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Ancient City in Türkiye
The ancient city of Sardes, located in Manisa, Türkiye, offered a stunning backdrop for the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's most anticipated celestial events. This historical site, once the capital of the Lydian Kingdom and…
Evaporating Lake in Edirne Reveals Stunning Salt-Covered Landscape
In Türkiye, a lake near Karaincirli village in Edirne's Enez district has completely evaporated due to extreme summer heat, leaving behind a striking white salt-covered surface. This natural transformation has drawn…
Bus Crash Near Ankara Kills 11, Injures 24
A passenger bus crashed into a bridge abutment near Ankara's Polatlı district, resulting in 11 deaths and 24 injuries. The bus, traveling from Ağrı to Izmir, veered off the road and collided with the bridge early in the…