It's always a good idea to check out Turkey's and Istanbul's official, public, national, regional and religious holidays before planning a trip or a sightseeing excursion. To make it easier for you I created this nice overview. Please pay special attention to the religious holidays since they change yearly. Most popular tourist atrractions and shops open their doors … [Read more...]
The Jewish Community and Notable Synagogues in Istanbul
The vast majority of the Jewish community in Turkey (currently estimated at around 26.000 people) lives in Istanbul. This is only a fraction of the 500.000 Jews that once lived in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire -- a time when Jews and Christians made up 40% of Istanbul's population. Read on for a short history about the Jewish community and an overview of notable synagogues … [Read more...]