Architecture
Maiden’s Tower to be opened to visitors next March
The Culture and Tourism Ministry is aiming to open the Maiden's Tower, whose restoration works have been going on since September 2021, to visitors by next March, Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has said.
"We gave the building a tower museum format so that a structure that Istanbulites watch from afar will now become a structure from which they watch Istanbul from the inside," Ersoy said.
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Restoration works in Selimiye Mosque to last over 3 years
The restoration process of the Selimiye Mosque, a historical mosque in Edirne built by chief Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, that started nine months ago, will continue for at least three-and-a-half years, the Tourism Commission of the provincial general assembly has stated.
The Greek Orthodox Church takes clear stance against abortion in circular to be read in parishes
The circular was sent to all Churches throughout the country
Restoration of bank building uncovers extraordinary measures taken
During the restoration of the building in the Turkish Central Bank's branch in the southern province of Antalya, which was built in 1963, the details noticed in the vault revealed that extraordinary measures were taken against a robbery attempt, such as reinforced walls and a fake safe entrance.
Child grave with bracelets and gifts found in ancient city
A furnace for commercial production and a child's grave with glass bracelets and gifts inside have been found for the first time during this year's excavations in the ancient city of Kelenderis, established on the Mediterranean coast in the southern province of Mersin 2,800 years ago.
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Larger than the Parthenon
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10 Most Famous Greek Temples: Paestum
The site boasts three well preserved Greek temples!
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Ancient hammam in Istanbul on sale for $2 million
A 440-year-old ancient Turkish bath in Istanbul constructed by Mimar Sinan, known as the "Grand Architect," has been put up for sale for 33 million Turkish Liras ($2 million), daily Milliyet report.
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Security tightened to protect historic Hagia Sophia
The 1,400-year-old Imperial Gate inside the Hagia Sophia Mosque has been put under protection after it was vandalized by unidentified assailants.
The unpleasant incident had come to light after a photo showing the fragmented door was uploaded by the Association of Art Historians (SATAD) on its social media platforms. "The door must be put under protection," SATAD said in the post.