To me, the tulip symbolises the resilience and hope the locals retain in the wake of the earthquake.
Hear the unmistakable sound of the tram bell while walking along Istanbul’s İstiklal Avenue, a shopper’s paradise.
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Sip sweet Turkish tea served in a traditional glass shaped like the country’s national flower: the tulip.
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Gaze at the stunning white tulips at Emirgan Park.
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Feel the soft clay between your fingers and try your hand at pottery.
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Shop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
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Be awed by the cave towns in the Zelve Open Air Museum in Cappadocia.
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