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Asim Kocabiyik’s 135-year-old historical building on Istiklal Street in Tunel has opened its doors as the Borusan Music House. Borusan Holding Founder and Honorary Governor, Asim Kocabiyik, who while still a student formed a merchant tailors practice in 1946 which began his love affair with Beyoglu, found the means in 2002 to buy the building. Today the historical building, which has been converted as the Borusan Music House, has been presented as a gift for the cultural and arts life of Istanbul. In this latest project, Borusan, which has promoting classical music, will host many arts and cultural events from classical music to jazz, from modern dance to theatre and from contemporary art to workshop pieces. The six-storey historical building, restored by Askon Construction A.Ş. and founder of GAD Architectural firm, architect Gokhan Avcıoğlu, will have many functions; alongside concert and rehearsal facilities there will also be areas for seminars and small-scale dance performances. Also housing a permanent ‘Contemporary Art Exhibition’, this new space will inject a breath of fresh air to Turkey’s arts and culture scene. It will be open for viewing every day during the week and on Saturdays. In the year ahead, Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra’s rehearsals will be held at the Borusan Music House with BIFO Classic Card holders being able to attend the practice sessions. Chamber music’s best-known pieces will be performed at the venue and the building will also host parties for the Borusan Centre for Culture & Arts. Borusan Music House will present important artists, musicians and groups from Turkey and around the world throughout the season. The space will be host to classical chamber music, Jazz and world music concerts alongside dance shows three days a week. It will not just be concerts though; there days a week. It will not just be concerts though; there will be workshop pieces and rehearsals too. One of the much-anticipated events is the Austrian Baroque Group in concert which will be presented as part of Alper Maral’s studio workshop entitled ‘Klasik Müziği Anlamak’ (’Understanding Classical Music). Harpist Şirin Pancaroglu and famous master of percussion Burhan Ocal will also perform there, while among other groups and musicians taking to the stage next season are Kerem Görsev, Aydin Teker and the Anatolian Bass Orchestra.
”Cennet Cehennem” in Mersin province.
3km away from Narlıkuyu Turks call these big grottoes Heaven and Hell. They were caused by the constant action of water and the caving in of the eroded limestone rock.
The bigger grotto (cennet-heaven) is 70m deep, 90m wide and 200m long, and it has certain similarities to a stalactite cavern. On the southernmost part of the chasm was once a huge rock-vault early Christian church of the Virgin Mary. The smaller higher grotto (cehennem-hell) is several metres to the north of the larger one.
Its diameter is 50m. It is veiy dangerous because its rim curves inwards. The grotto took its name “cehennem-hell” from having air which is low in oxygen.
Kayseri, one of the oldest cities in Anatolia, has a 6000 year history. Because of its geographical position, it always kept its necessity. It is located on the Silky Way.
Kayseri is situated at the side of the mountain and when you first visit Kayseri, you will see this beautiful sight. In the inner city you will be amazed by the minarets and mosques. It is 2 hours away from Ankara, Turkey’s capital city. The city is full of Turkish Baths, fountains, tombs, inns and mosques. It is an ancient place and a good tourist center. In Kayseri you can taste the wonderful cuisine including pastirma, which is beef with a spicy paste. During the history, Kayseri was known as a trade center and nowadays, it is becoming industrialized. It draws people’s attention because of its historical and natural places.
Sultan Sazligi ( Sultan Reedy), which is a bird zoo that has more than 301 kinds of birds, is in Kayseri. Aladaglar National Park is also in Kayseri and it has lots of visitors every year. Famous Kapuzbasi Waterfalls, Hacer forests, and Yedigoller (sevenlakes) are different kinds of natural places in Kayseri. With famous carpets and kilims which have Anatolian motifs on them. With its big mosques, caravanserays, domes, 6000 year old history, natural resources, and delicious cuisine, Kayseri is one of the most famous cities in Anatolia.
A. HISTORY
If we look at the historical works, we’ll understand that first settlement in Kayseri was built in B.C 3000. It is one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia. We learn lots of special information about the settlers from the archeological excavations in Kultepe Tumulus. The
literary which came to Anatolia in B.C 2000 was found in the same area. After the Malazgirt Victory of Seljuklu (1071), Bizantians failed and lots of Turkish principalities developed in the Anatolia.In 1169, Kayseri became a part of Anatolian Seljuklu.
In 1330, it became a part of a Turkish principality. Then in 1463, it became a part of the Ottoman Empire.
After the years of national struggle, Kayseri became a city in 1924.
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
1. MOSQUES
a. Hunat Mosque
It was built in 1238 by I. Alaaddin Keykubat (king of Seljuklu). It is wooden.
b. Haci Kilic Mosque
It was built in 1249 by II. Giyaseddin Keyhusrev.
c. Kursunlu Mosque
It was built in the 16. century by Haci Ahmet Pasha.
d. Ulu Mosque ( The Big Mosque)
It was built in 1142 by Melik Mehmet Gazi.
2. DOMES
a. Ali Cafer Dome
It was built after 13. century and it is located in Melikgazi.
b. Double Dome
It was built in 1247 by I. Alaaddin Keykubat.
c. Circle Dome
It was built by Sah Cihan Princess.