Plan a Bulgaria Vacation That Fits Your Travel Style
A great Bulgaria vacation can include city walks, scenic drives, quiet meals and time to relax. The best balance depends
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Daily Istanbul Tour for a Well Planned First Visit
Start with three clear priorities A single day in Istanbul can feel full and memorable when you begin with a
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Families and Small Groups
Plan around the group A visit to Ephesus can be rewarding for travelers of different ages, but a successful day
The Janissary Chambers and Their Officers
Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps The ninth senior officer of the Janissaries was the Peikbaşı, the commander of the
Military Forces in the Ottoman Provinces of Karamania and Diyarbakır
The Province of Karamania Karamania was one of the important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in central Anatolia. Like other
Bayram Ceremonies at the Ottoman Palace
Preparing for the Festival The writer continues his description of the Bayram celebrations by explaining the ceremonies held inside the
The Religious Order and the Bektashi Tradition
Clothing and Appearance of the Followers The members of this religious order wear white caps made of several pieces of
The Munafihi Sect
The Munafihi is a sect that is strongly influenced by Pythagorean ideas. They believe in the metempsychosis, or the transmigration
Accusations Against the Persians
The author accuses the Persians of extreme cruelty toward other Muslims. According to him, their books and teachings justify actions
Attitude of the Turks Toward Jews
The Turks have historically disliked and mistrusted the Jews. They often called them “forsaken by God” because Jews were spread