Western Anatolia
The workshop belonging to the İznik Foundation, an organisation working to revive the craft of İznik tile-making, is a great place to start looking for…
Must-see shopping in Western Anatolia
Western Anatolia
This restored Ottoman house is home to the showroom of world-renowned ceramics artist Mehmet Gürsoy who is credited with helping to revive the traditional…
Bursa
This fun place is great for antiques and Karagöz shadow puppets, and to watch an impromptu puppet performance. Ask puppeteer Şinasi Çelikkol about the…
Lake District
The Eğirdir region is renowned for apples, and this compact shop on the main road heading out to the island is a one-stop shop for dried apple snacks,…
Eskişehir
Mavi Sanat Merkezi has some beautiful ceramics and paper jewellery. It's on the 1st floor of the Atlıhan Complex, which hosts two floors of local artisans…
Lake District
Eğirdir's market takes over the centre of town every Thursday, with stalls spilling out into surrounding streets. It's a bustling hive of activity with…
Western Anatolia
Craft shops, selling İznik tiles, and a cafe are set in and around this restored 14th-century hamam, where a section of paved Roman road is visible.
Western Anatolia
This narrow lane off Kılıçaslan Caddesi is prime hunting ground for souvenirs as it's devoted to shops selling İznik ceramics.
Western Anatolia
Sells stylish earrings, pendants and İznik tiles in a cedar complex dotted with tea tables.
Eskişehir
Eskişehir is famous for its meerschaum (a porous white rock also known as sepiolite). It's mined locally and shaped into pipes and other objects. This…
Bursa
This mall's blue-glass pyramid is a landmark in central Bursa. It has a decent food hall for snacking and also a modern multiscreen cinema complex.
