My Turkey

A series that showcases Turkey’s hidden treasures

Meet the cat that guards the Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia is more than 2,000 years old and is one of the most extraordinary structures ever built. It has been a temple, church, mosque and museum through its long history. See the Hagia Sophia through the eyes of Gli, the cat who guides.

My Turkey: Saffron from Safranbolu

Safranbolu, a historic town in the Black Sea region of Turkey, is mainly known for its well-preserved and unique architecture, included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. But this tiny town is also known for its production of saffron.

My Turkey: A story about tea from the Black Sea region

Turks are the largest tea consumers in the world. We travelled to the Black Sea region of Turkey to find out how tea is produced.

My Turkey: The famous cloth of Sile

Sile bezi is a type of fabric that has contributed to the world of fashion from a tiny coastal town in Istanbul. The old-style production of the fabric is completely natural as well as organic.

My Turkey: Crafting wooden boats in Kurucasile

Tekkeonu in Kurucasile is a small village known for constructing wooden boats. This craftsmanship has been passed on from father to son since the 18th century.

My Turkey: Native dog breeds Kangal and Akbash

Kangal and Akbash dogs are two breeds native to Turkey. These loyal breeds are known to be some of the best breeds to help with herding and guarding. They are very dominating in character but are also gentle giants that only want love.

Istanbul street food journey

Istanbul's street food offers practical, cheap and quick meals throughout the day. From a quick breakfast to a glass of pickle juice to help with indigestion, Istanbul’s street food offers visitors and locals a wide variety of choices.

The quest for the best Turkish delight

Turkish delight is a traditional Anatolian sweet that has evolved over time. We have tried to find the best Turkish delight in Istanbul.

Experience the off-road action at the World Rally Championships in Turkey

We head to one of Turkey's destination hotspots, Marmaris, to not just have fun in the sun, but to join in all the off-road action at the World Rally Championship.

Cittaslow Savsat: Life, the traditional way

We hit the road and head to Turkey's newest Cittaslow destination, Savsat, to immerse ourselves in this serene town’s traditional way of life, and we do it during the chillest time of year.

Traditional tahini-making in Cukurca

We freak out after tasting the best tahini we’ve ever had! Watch how tahini is traditionally made in Cukurca, using a 400-year-old watermill.

Artvin-Savsat-Velikoy Snow Wrestling Festival

Bare-chested brawlers tossing each other on the snow in subzero temperatures on top of a mountain. We sent TRT World's Erol Civan to give us an in-depth look at the uniquely extreme sport of snow wrestling.