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Fireworks bursting over the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul on New Year’s Eve

Seasonal & Festive 6 min read

New Year’s Eve in Istanbul: Where Two Continents Celebrate

Only one city lets you toast midnight between two continents. From Bosphorus gala cruises to rooftop fireworks, here is how to ring in the New Year in Istanbul.

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Festive winter lights glowing over İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul in December

Seasonal & Festive 7 min

Christmas in Istanbul: A Magical December City Break

Snow dusting the minarets, festive lights on İstiklal, steaming sahlep by the Bosphorus — December might be Istanbul’s most atmospheric month. Here is how to do it right.

November 28, 2026

The ancient Church of St Nicholas in Demre, Antalya — burial place of the original Santa Claus

Seasonal & Festive 8 min

5 Sacred Destinations in Türkiye to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit

Santa Claus was born on the Turkish Mediterranean, and some of Christianity’s most important sites stand on Anatolian soil. Here are five destinations that bring the meaning of Christmas home.

November 20, 2026

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