Asian Coast -Istanbul

Dried Apricot, Malatya City of Turkey

Malatya city famous for Apricot. Also, you can find Malatya Apricots in Istanbul Spice Bazaar and shopping centers.Malatya city name and apricot became integrated in public language.  There are many kinds of appricot dessert and apricot cakes. It is also used for garnishing meals.People usually consume this fruit in dried form. You can see the special combinations of apricots with other nuts.

Yeni Cami Mosque -Eminonu District of Istanbul

This mosque was built by Safiye Sultan who was the sultan and wife of Sultan Murat . The architect was the apprentice of Great Architect Mimar Sinan. The construction took 60 years. Its' location is Eminonu district of Istanbul. Today ,Eminonu is known as historical peninsula. Eminonu have been the center of commerce, culture and religion. The art and design of the mosque reflects the magnificence of the Ottoman Empire. This mosque is next to the spice bazaar.

Samsun Pita, Samsunun Kapali Pidesi

İt's name comes from Samsun city ( Black Sea Region City of Turkey). It is famous all over the Turkey. There are many restaurants which sell Samsun pita, in Istanbul. It is one of the amazing tastes of black sea region cuisine.

Konya Eregli Cicim Rugs, Eregli Cicim Halilari

It has been made all over the Eregli ( District of Konya) . It has excellent natural colours , pepole make paints from walnut leafs and natural plants. Its fabric is  fabulous wool. Women bring wool into rope naturally. Its' motives and design have special meanings.

Turkish Pancake, Yufka Bread-Yufka Ekmek

It is still common in Anatolia. Women make yufka bread in summer for winter. It is a team work in some extent. It is made ​​with neighbors with joint working. It is kept dried form. At the moment of need, it moistened with a little water before eating.

Karaca Cave, Karaca Magarasi, Trabzon-Gumushane

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