Osman Hamdi Bey
Osman Hamdi Bey is one of the most influential cultural figures of the late Ottoman era. The turtle symbolizes his most iconic work, The Tortoise Trainer.
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu Title: The Queen of Turkish PopField: MusicWhy is she important? She has influenced three generations of artists, and her songs are part of Turkish popular culture. Istanbul: The Center…
Türkan Şoray
Türkan Şoray Title: The Sultan of Turkish CinemaField: Cinema ? Why is it important Türkan Şoray is the most iconic actress in the history of Turkish cinema. With a career spanning…
Nazım Hikmet
A cultural exploration of Nazım Hikmet’s poetic legacy, his revolutionary voice, and his lasting impact on modern Turkish literature.
Barış Manço
“Barış Manço remains one of Turkey’s most beloved cultural icons
Zeki Müren
Zeki Müren revolutionized Turkish classical music with his refined vocal technique, emotional delivery, and elegant stage presence
Orhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk is the first Turkish writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His novels-especially Istanbul: Memories and the City-
Ara Güle
“He is considered Turkey’s most famous documentary photographer…”
Architect Sinan, Ottoman architecture
Architect Sinan - Genius of Ottoman Architecture and Maker of Istanbul's Features,The architect Sinan is considered one of the greatest architects in the history of Islamic and Ottoman architecture and is regarded as one of the most prominent architects in the world throughout the ages.
Suleiman the Magnificent
Suleiman the Magnificent, The Golden Age of Ottoman Istanbul the Golden Age of Ottoman Istanbul I, known as Suleiman the Magnificent, is considered one of the greatest and most influential sultans of the Ottoman Empire in the history of Istanbul.
Muhammad al-Fatih
Sultan Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror, is considered one of the greatest leaders in Ottoman and world history.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal was born in 1881 in Salonika and rose through the ranks of the military to become a prominent commander during World War I. After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, he led the War of Independence and founded the Republic of Turkey in 1923, initiating a period of comprehensive reforms that transformed the country.