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TURKEY ANATOLIAN CITIES WHOSE BACK STREETS ARE FULL OF SURPRISES
Anatolian Cities fascinate their visitors not only with their centers, but also with the alleys that preserve their historical texture. The old streets store another story in each corner for those who enjoy exploring. Cities that have hidden beauties in their back streets with their private inns, bazaars and restaurants that local people know very well.
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WHERE CULTURES EMBRACE: HATAY
Hatay, which is one of the meeting points of religions and cultures, has its own unique architecture and natural beauties. Its historical inns and shops, which continue it’s functions today, are among the places frequented by curious travelers. Hatay’s centuries-old history is reflected in all its streets and bazaars.
Antioch Long Bazaar, which is on the historical Silk Road and was used as a very important commercial center during this period, is a stop that visitors to the city must visit. Here you can pick up spices, fabrics, jewelry and many other different items unique to the city. There are also different inns and historical commercial centers in the city, especially Kurşunlu Han, Yeni Han and Hüsnü Sabuncu Caravanserai, which are located between Uzun Bazaar and Yemen.
If you go to the Friday market side, be sure to visit Kurşunlu Han, which was built by Köprülü Mehmet Pasha in 1660 and is the largest among the Ottoman inns. If you are looking for local tastes, you can find special pomegranate sourness and olive oil, which is one of the gastronomic treasures of Hatay, here.
A must-have for a visit to Hatay You can also shop for laurel soap at affordable prices in the inn. If you wish, you can taste licorice sorbet, which is a healing source, and you can buy licorice root to make at home.
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THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATIONS: MARDIN
The mystical texture that you will feel in every corner of Mardin takes its visitors on a journey through the past times. Gelüşke Han, one of the special corners of the city built in the early 1900s, was used as both an accommodation place and a commercial center at the time it was built. The inn, which was recently restored and renovated, is now used as a private dining area where delicious dishes typical of Mardin can be tasted.
There are many restaurants and cafes in the hana village recreation rooms and the garden of shadyrvan add a separate beauty. If you are interested in history and astronomy, you should definitely see Zinciriye Madrasa. Zinciriye Madrasa, located right in front of Mardin Castle, is a very important structure both architecturally and historically.
It was made using different architectural techniques in accordance with the trainings given in Medrese. The completely symmetrical architecture of the madrasa, the entrance to which is reached by long stairs, is of fascinating beauty. In particular, it is known that the pool located in his courtyard was used in important discoveries of the period.
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THE CITY YOU WILL VISIT IN HISTORY: BURSA
Bursa, one of the important commercial cities of the past, is one of our cities with the most intense historical bazaars and inns. Blacksmiths Bazaar, Kayan Bazaar, Çancılar Bazaar, Archers Bazaar, Salt Market Bazaar, Old Aynalı Bazaar, there are about 30 historical bazaars such as Apollyont Han, Towel Market, Sipahi Bazaar, Bat Market, Blacksmiths Bazaar, Kayan Bazaar, Çancılar Bazaar, Archers Bazaar.
The Sunday Market, which is called the Stale Market by its old name, attracts the attention of antique enthusiasts in particular. Although it has been damaged by fires over the years, it is still used today as a market where old and antique items are sold.
Koza Han, one of the most important inns left over from the Ottoman period, has been used for a long time in the conduct of commercial affairs of the state. You can find local foods and quality fabric products unique to Bursa in this historic inn, which is one of the most frequently visited shopping places of Bursa people these days. If you wish, you can taste the delicious Bursa iskender kebab in the restaurants located in it.
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HOMETOWN OF THE RULERS: KARABÜK
Karabük, where the northern trade routes of Anatolia pass, is especially notable for its historical inns and bazaars located in and around Safranbolu. built in the 1600s, the 63-room Cinci Inn is considered one of the important shopping and accommodation places of the period.
Karabük is now the center of Safranbolu bazaar with many shops and small streets knitted around it. When you visit Karabük, you should not return without seeing the historical streets of the Arasta Bazaar, which is called the Yemeni Arasta. This bazaar, which had a very important place during the periods when Yemenis were used as shoes, supported our army with the shoes it produced for soldiers during the Independence War.
You can find local hand-printed covers, special fabrics and leather goods in this bazaar. If you want to have a tiredness coffee after your pleasant trip on the stone streets, you can stop by. Turkish Coffee made on embers has a special presentation with tamarind sorbet and gummy water next to it.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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