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Birgi is located on the Silk Road and the town was once an important silk production centre, beginning some fifteen hundred years ago. By 1426 it had come under the control of the Ottoman Empire and in 17th century, Evliya Çelebi noted that loads of silk were being sent from Birgi to cities all over Turkey. These days silk weaving is done on industrial looms but there are still some small workshops producing delicate items on traditional silk hand looms. Birgi was chosen as one of the 3 best villages in Turkey in 2022 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and once you’ve seen it for yourself, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Turkish Airlines has enhanced its Istanbul Stopover service, now providing an extra complimentary night’s accommodation at partner hotels for both Economy and Business Class passengers. This initiative enables travellers to immerse themselves in Istanbul’s rich history and vibrant cultural scene at no additional cost when flying internationally from Canada with a layover in Istanbul. Economy…more ›
Full-service flights from Istanbul to Bali from €537 round-trip by 4* Etihad Airways. Find the cheapest flights to Indonesia from Turkey and book your ticket at the best price! Tickets will cost from 537 EUR both ways. Bali, an island in Indonesia, currently is one of the world’s top destinations. Its unique culture, its beautiful nature, […]