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Turkey’s Newest Art, Fashion & Design Scene in Alacati

2014-06-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alacati Turkey

The Aegean town of Alacati manages to effortlessly combine traditional Turkish hospitality with stylish boutique hotels, high-end fashion, independent art galleries and lively beach clubs. Popular for its boutique hotels with bijou pools and great food, there are also a myriad of new designer-led shops and unique artworks blossoming in Alacati.

Tags: Aegean destinations, Alacati, Millfest Fashion, Turkey events, Turkey festivals

This Week, The 8th Annual Istanbul International Tulip Festival

2013-04-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tulips at Emirgen Park

It’s a sure sign Spring is on for Turkey, the 6th annual International Tulip Festival started this week in Istanbul. Visitors to the festival will have the awe inspiring view of some 100 million tulips on display in this magical city. Did you know that tulips originated in Turkey and not Holland?

Tags: April in Istanbul, Europe flowers, flower fests, Istanbul events, Istanbul festivals, Turkey festivals, Turkey tulips

“Hope and Heroes”- the 40th Istanbul Music Festival

2012-04-11 by Phil Butler

Giya Kancheli

Coming soon, the Istanbul Music Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary from May 31st until June 29. The first festival of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), the event has seen some 3000 plus performances over the last 4 decades, and this year’s festivities promise a memorable event for those in attendance. This year’s theme is “Hope and Heroes.”

Tags: Ece Bozkurt, Europe festivals, Fazıl Say, Giya Kancheli, Istanbul events, Istanbul travel, music festivals, Turkey festivals

Turkey Events: The Bursa International Festival

2011-06-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

International star ricky martin will sing to fans in the Bursa festival

The Bursa International Festival 2011 kicks off this Sunday and is set to host world-famous stars including Buika, Ricky martin and the Gypsy Kings in a bid to help spread the awareness of Turkish cultural activities across the international arena. Bursa city authorities are hoping the event, which will run from June 12 to the […]

Tags: art exhibitions, Buika, Bursa International Festival, Bursa Symphony Orchestra, Gypsy Kings, Recep Altepe, Ricky Martin, Susan Kadress, Turkey festivals, Turkish cultural activities

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The Region of Crete joins Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin on Jan 23–25. Find Crete at Stand F1 for travel updates, contacts, and tips.

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