A Day by Day Idea for a Bulgaria Vacation
Before you leave: decide how you want the trip to feel. Some travelers want active days with plenty to see,
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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 Agha and the Power of the Janissary Treasury
The Commander of the Janissaries The commander of the Janissary Corps was known as the Janissary Agha (Yeniçeri Ağası). This
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 Court
Greetings from the Chief Religious Leaders After the Grand Vizier completed his greeting, the next important person to appear before
Criticism and Reputation of the Bektashi Order
Opposition from Religious Authorities Despite its influence, the Bektashi order was strongly criticized by a group of strict religious scholars
The Munafihi Sect
The Munafihi is a sect that is strongly influenced by Pythagorean ideas. They believe in the metempsychosis, or the transmigration
The Early Heroes of the Faith
Was not Ebubecher the first to embrace the faith? Was not Omar the brave champion of the Mahometan religion against
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