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History & Culture · 3 min read
Kilis Synagogue: Traces of a Community’s Life in the City
Built in the late 19th century and active until 1958, the Kilis Synagogue is a historic cut-stone complex that reflects the city’s rich multicultural heritage.
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History & Culture · 4 min read
Shrines of Companions and Spiritual Figures in Kilis: Prayer, Memory and the City’s Past
Kilis is a prominent destination for faith tourism, hosting 22 stations and shrines attributed to the Companions of Prophet Muhammad
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Travel Stories · 5 min read
Tekke (Canbolat) Mosque: Beneath the Dome, Among the Details of Marble
Commissioned by Kilis Sanjak Bey Canbolat Bey in 1553, the Tekke Mosque is the core of the Canbolatoğulları Complex. It stands out as a prime Ottoman landmark in Kilis, featuring a 14.40-meter wide dome, a five-domed portico, tiled window pediments,
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Kilis Grand Mosque: Through a Doorway Into Centuries of History
Located in the Hacı Gümüş neighborhood and also known as Cami-i Kebir, the Kilis Grand Mosque is a historic landmark with recorded Mamluk-era restorations dating back to 1388.
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Travel Tips · 5 min read
Oylum Aidesim Basilica: A Mosaic Worth Looking at Closely in Kilis
The 6th-century Oylum Aidesim Basilica is an Early Christian landmark famous for its three-nave stone layout and magnificent geometric floor mosaics.
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Travel Tips · 5 min read
Kilis Mevlevi Lodge: Following the Light Through Pale Stone
Dating to the 16th century, Kilis Mevlevihane (Ak Tekke) is a key landmark noted for its white stone architecture, distinct dome, and surviving semahane section.
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Food & Drink · 5 min read
Turkish Restaurant-Style Lentil Soup: Smooth, Warming and Easy to Make at Home
Discover the secrets to making a perfectly smooth and authentic Turkish lentil soup just like the restaurants. This recipe guides you through the traditional sautéing and straining techniques for a velvety texture.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Ruhizade Mansion: A House With a Changing Life in Kilis
Explore the architectural heritage and cultural transformation of the historic Ruhizade Mansion (Konağı) in Kilis, which served as a women's vocational training center.
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Travel Tips · 6 min read
Salih Efendi Street and the Old Houses of Kilis: Life Behind the Stone Walls
Discover the architectural features and visiting tips for Salih Efendi Street and traditional Kilis houses, famous for their local limestone walls, hidden courtyards, and shady eyvans.
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