IDC intercultural trip to Turkey took place between July 17-27th 2011. The group had the opportunity to see many historical sites as well as get to know the Turkish culture very closely. In addition to visiting important sites like Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, Blue Mosque, House of Virgin Mary, underground city and carved chapels in Cappadocia, the group enjoyed dinners with local families. The group also visited a newspaper, a dialogue foundation, auniversity and a private school in Turkey. The cities that were visited on the trip were Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Antalya, Cappadocia and Ankara.
The group included a state senator, an assemblyman and academics.
Pictures from the Trip:
Aspendos Theatre, Antalya
Our group had a meeting with minister of Family and Social Policy Ms. Fatma Sahin
Zaman Newspaper
visiting Mevlana University in Konya
Cappodocia
Samanyolu High School, Ankara
Archeological Museum, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar
Pottery Shop
Istanbul View from Pier Loti Hill
Our group had a dinner with a family in Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Our group had a meeting with Congressman Lutfi Elvan. Congressman Elvan is
chairman of Budget Committee
Archeological Museum, Istanbul
MiniaTurk Park
Ottoman Army Band (Mehteran)
Cappodocia
Cappodocia