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Have a go at some traditional Turkish art, make a pot, weave a rug

Did You Know?
First coin was invented in Anatolia by the Lydian king Croesus in the 6th century BC. The English phrase “rich as Croesus” comes from him and his treasures. Lydian capital Sardis is also one of the 7 Churches of the Apocalypse.

Principal Turkish International Culture and Art Festivals

More than 100 festivals are organized in Turkey every year. Along with the local festivals organized in almost every city of the country, international culture and art festivals are also held in major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya. Istanbul is the most important center of international culture and art festivals.

Principal Turkish International Culture and Art Festivals and other important events are as follows:

January International Guitar Festival

Istanbul, January 11-19
Organized by: Istanbul Municipality
Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall
www.crrks.org (in Turkish only)

International Baroque Festival

Istanbul, January 29-February 3
Organized by: Istanbul Municipality
Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall
www.crrks.org (in Turkish only)

February MTE Mediterranean Tourism Exhibition

Istanbul, February 27-March 2
Organized by: ITF Fair Organization
www.itf-mte.com