Turkish World Culture Neighborhood

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Address: Maltepe Mah. Topkapı Culture Park, Ottoman Houses, Topkapı / Zeytinburnu / Istanbul
Phone: (0212) 467 07 00

Istanbul, a city that has hosted different civilizations throughout history. Today, it remains a center of culture and art. A meeting point for different faces, colors, traditions, and beliefs. Also a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists, including those visiting Istanbul, thanks to its historical sites, museums, and cultural parks. The Turkish World Culture Quarter, where visitors can embark on a journey through the different colors, patterns, and works of the Turkish world, is one such place. The quarter, located within the Topkapı Culture Park, features houses from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Northern Cyprus, the Republic of Tatarstan, and the Republic of Bashkortostan, along with the Abu Nasr El Farabi House.

These houses, each dedicated to a different country, allow visitors to see the different reflections of Turkish culture in various countries and communities, all in one place. Everyday life, household items, musical instruments, and clothing are displayed here. In addition, models of the Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurts, the original Orhun Inscriptions, the Azeri Kız Kalesi, and the Burana Tower in Kyrgyzstan are also on display.

Opened to the public in 2009, the quarter has grown and developed over the years, thanks to the addition of new models and yurts. The Hoca Ahmet Yesevi House model, added in 2016 as part of the UNESCO Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Year, is particularly important due to its reflection of religious life and Sufi culture.

The Turkish World Culture Quarter is also a place where special occasions of the Turkish world are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Events such as Nevruz and Sabantuy also provide an opportunity for communities and countries to come together. In this way, it plays an important role in recognizing and passing on the common culture of the Turkish world to future generations.

The Turkish World Culture Quarter, which can be visited for free every day, awaits its visitors in a beautiful garden within the Topkapı Culture Park, adorned with various trees and flowers.

Kazakhstan Culture House

The Kazakhs, one of the largest Turkic peoples, also have a long history and rich cultural heritage. The Kazakh Culture House, which aims to share this wealth and promote understanding of our culture, strives to showcase as much of this heritage as possible. This heritage, which includes the traditions of the Kazakh Khanate, is represented by items such as the swords and shields used in the game of sword-and-shield, which can be seen at the Kazakh Culture House.

Another tradition of the Turks is hunting, and the tools and methods used by the Kazakhs in this activity have also been developed. As examples, you can see models of deer bows and arrows, and information about hunting with predatory birds, such as eagles, at the Kazakh house. The Kazakh national instrument, the 'Dombıra' and 'Kobuz', along with miniature models of the Kazakh Kent Orkestrası, books providing detailed information about Kazakh music, and a vast archive of Kazakh music are also available. In addition, information about Kazakh state leaders, architectural works, and materials related to the Silk Road, which will inform visitors, are also available.

A model of the nomadic Kazakh yurt, a key element of nomadic life, is located next to the Kazakh house. The yurt, which was brought from Kazakhstan and built entirely from felt and wood without using nails, is a perfect example of this.