Ultramarathon Destinations In Turkey
The Guide Istanbul|November/December 2019
WITH ITS DIVERSIFIED GEOGRAPHY, AND MILD WEATHER BETWEEN OCTOBER AND MAY, TURKEY IS AN ULTRAMARATHONER’S PARADISE
Ultramarathon Destinations In Turkey

CAPPADOCIA

Runners’ base: Göreme

Upcoming dates: October 2020

Taking place within the borders of former Göreme National Park, Salomon Cappadocia Trail is the most popular, as well as the most important event of its kind in Turkey. Offering qualifying points in the UTMB classification, it attracts hundreds of participants from all around the world participating in 38, 63, and 119 kilometer races.

LYCIAN WAY

Runners’ base: Olympos, Antalya Upcoming dates: September 2020

Lycian Way is Turkey’s iconic hiking trail, bringing every year thousands of visitors to the Mediterranean part of the country. Researched and waymarked by British historian Kate Clow in the late 1990s to identify and protect historic byways, it is approximately 540 kilometers long. The ultramarathon trails, spanning the distance between Olympos Beydağları National Park and Demre, are organized in three different distances: 16, 37, and 100 kilometers.

PHRYGIAN VALLEY

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Ultramarathon Destinations In Turkey
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Ultramarathon Destinations In Turkey

WITH ITS DIVERSIFIED GEOGRAPHY, AND MILD WEATHER BETWEEN OCTOBER AND MAY, TURKEY IS AN ULTRAMARATHONER’S PARADISE

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Open Sesame! Helva Hits The Sweet Spot
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Open Sesame! Helva Hits The Sweet Spot

COMMONLY ENJOYED AS A SNACK OR MEAL NOT ONLY IN TURKEY, BUT ALSO IN THE MIDDLE EAST, CENTRAL ASIA, AND INDIA, HELVA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO A VARIED RANGE OF SWEET DESSERTS AND CONFECTIONS

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Eat Up! Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
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Eat Up! Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

FOCUSING ON SOCIAL ASPECTS OF GASTRONOMY, RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK FROM NOVEMBER 15-30 WITH THIS YEAR’S THEME “TURKISH CUISINE.” METRO TURKEY TAKES PLACES AS THE GASTRONOMY PARTNER IN THIS CULINARY PROJECT ORGANIZED BY GASTRONOMY & MARKETING CONSULTANCY FIRM DUDE TABLE

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Istanbul Theater Festival - Who Is The Actor?
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Istanbul Theater Festival - Who Is The Actor?

FEATURING EXCITING, INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES FOR THE AUDIENCE, THE 23RD ISTANBUL THEATER FESTIVAL SEEKS A BROADER DEFINITION OF PLAYS, ACTORS, AND STAGES

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Cooks Grove- Exploring The Geography Of Food
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Cooks Grove- Exploring The Geography Of Food

ŞEMSA DENIZSEL HAD THE COURAGE TO DO THE ONE THING THAT MILLIONS OF ISTANBULITES PERVERSELY DREAM OF ON A REGULAR BASIS: SHE QUIT THE CITY COLD TURKEY. TODAY, MANAGING TIME AT HER OWN PACE, SHE DEDICATES IT TO ENSURING THAT ON THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY MAP, NORTHERN AEGEAN CUISINE GETS THE RECOGNITION IT DESERVES

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Simit
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Simit

SESAME-STUDDED SYMBOL OF THE CITY The simple simit has held a special place in Turks’ hearts for centuries. People across the country enjoy the snack, with some adding regional flavor and tastes.

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Hamdi Ulukaya

The Billion-dollar Man Without a Birthday 

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Intema Yasam
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Intema Yasam

A One-stop-shop for Your Kitchen Needs in Kanyon Shopping Mall 

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A Creative Lingua Franca Culture Groups In Istanbul
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A Creative Lingua Franca Culture Groups In Istanbul

As a metropolis of more than 15 million, Istanbul is a hub where cultures from around the world intersect. There are groups in the city that promote the sharing of culture, and like the city itself, show participants how people are more similar than different. With a bit of curiosity and open-mindedness, it is easy to join them.

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Tunel 90 Seconds Through History
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Tunel 90 Seconds Through History

While many think of buildings when they think of architecture, architecture goes beyond—and at times underground. Tünel, an underground funicular that connects Karaköy to Istiklal Caddesi in a 90-second ride, boasts a unique history that links neighborhoods and cultures, from past to present. Today, the cars have a capacity of 170 and the system transports about 12,000 passengers per day.

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