Kubilay Sakarya visits award-winning architect Gökhan Avcıoğlu's office in Nişantaşı. Avcıoğlu, who also has offices in New York, Bodrum and Moscow, talks about his headquarters in Istanbul and his projects on different scales, from private residences to urban planning. Watch in the habitat of architecture!
Would you like to travel without leaving your seat? If you are an armchair traveler, this time you are invited to the City of Popes. Watch in the habitat of those who continue to wonder!
A Latin Catholic church in the heart of Istanbul, Santa Maria Draperis. Art historian Feride Bozcu talks to Prof. Dr. Kürşad Demirci about the history, architecture, artistic value of the Santa Maria Draperis Church and the place of the Franciscan order, to which the church belongs, in the culture of Istanbul. Speaking History is at habitat.
Hear about their hometowns from them! Familiar faces talk about their cities. Actor Serkan Kuru welcomes viewers to his hometown, Iznik. Lake Iznik, Hagia Sophia, Iznik tiles, city walls, streets, memories...
Watch in the habitat of those who add value to their hometown!
It's not where we go, but why we go... Why do we leave behind the familiar and chase the unknown? Yiğit Tahtalıoğlu, alongside his colleague Mine Karahan, embarks on an exploration into the philosophy of travel and the deeper meaning of journeys. Watch it in the Habitat of the curious.
In the city, he is like everyone else, in nature, he is a "maned wolf"... Gökhan Şafak, in the nature of Bolu, gives life to trees with his hands, and on the other hand, he discovers the beauties of nature with his friends. Watch in the living space of free spirits!
Gökhan Bağcı, Tolga Taviş, Tolga Akın and the STOA creative team host young musicians in a 7-day music camp. The camp offers young orchestra members, conductors and composers the opportunity to meet, work and experience; it prepares conservatory students for symphonic life. Watch in the habitat of music!
Guide Çağdaş Ozan Karabay canoes on the Spree River, which flows through Berlin for 46 km, and explores the region. He moves through the Spree Forest, where the river divides into hundreds of branches, and passes through villages. Berlin Diaries is in the habitat of nature.
This week, Sweet World Tour is in Istanbul, the fairytale city of great empires…
Our guest is the master journalist Coşkun Aral, who travels the world step by step. The unique sweet heritage stretching from Ancient Greece to Rome, from Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire… In this city, dessert is not something that comes after the meal; it is the reason for staying at the table. We are discovering the centuries-old flavors of Istanbul, along with their stories.
The old hides something new within... Side Ancient City in Antalya, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, exhibits the heritage of yesterday and today's life together. Side carries messages for tomorrow regarding the concept of "sustainable life". Watch in the habitat of the timeless!
Kemal Kara, who has been bringing his works together with art lovers in both group and personal exhibitions in Turkey and France since 2007, opens the doors of his studio. The artist, who explains his understanding of painting and his approach to modern art, is a guest in the habitat of colors...
Artificial reefs in Bodrum create brand new underwater living spaces. The condition of artificial reefs of different ages is examined on site with day and night dives. A contribution to tourism today, a living heritage for tomorrow... discover in habitat!
A journey through history with Professor Bilal Söğüt in the ancient city of Stratonikeia... Ancient times, ancient cities and monumental olive trees that are witnesses of those days... A 1500-year-old olive tree in the ancient city of Lagina... And the legacy of the Phoenicians in Urla... Monumental Trees with Su Yücel, in habitat...
Cenk Polat and his friend İbrahim Uysal set off for the Kaz Mountains. Visiting the cave where King Paris once stayed, the duo passes through the Ida waterfall and, while walking through nature, comes face to face with an Anatolian plasterer. Watch in the observers' habitat!
Bee Caravan flies towards the smell of the sea! The bee family, together with their traveling companion Roket, enjoy the sea and nature in Datça. The family, who visits Old Datça and discovers the ancient city of Knidos, crowns the trip with a unique sunset. Watch in the habitat, the living space of travelers...
Mustafa, who took over the profession when his father, a watchmaker, died in Milas, completed his unfinished mastery training with Master Ruhi in Bodrum. The health and wisdom found between the ticking of the clock comes to your home at habitat.
Cyclist Mukaddes Cansu is pedaling in Erzincan, on the trail of nature and history. Girlevik Waterfall, the 7-kilometer stone road between Kemaliye and Divriği, one of the most challenging courses in the world, Dark Canyon, and the ancient Urartian city of Alıntepe are among the stops on the route. Watch at habitat, the meeting point of those who live well!
Against rote, taboos, and the ordinary... Müjde Yazıcı Ergin focuses on the “opposite” sex. Watch the dance steps of Aydan Uysal, one of our first female dancers to specialize in breyk dance, that led to the Olympics, at habitat.
Forestry Engineer Cihan Erdönmez and Anna Zadrozna Somer are on the hunt for hidden plants in Kınalıada! Mullein and mustard grass are among the treasures the duo discovered on the island. Watch in the habitat of the unnoticed!
A camping experience immersed in nature at İspir Yedigöller, one of Erzurum's hidden paradises. Fatih Aslan and his guest explore the coolness of the high-altitude lakes, preparing meals with ingredients provided by nature. In this journey where discovery, flavor, and peace meet, the beauty of Yedigöller is brought to life on screen. Watch it in nature's habitat.
Wilco, our northern hero, is landing in warm waters! Wilco comes to Burhaniye with his family. After shopping at the Burhaniye market, he helps the big chef in the kitchen of the house. The specialty of the day: Mom's pastry! Follow Wilco's vacation diary in the habitat of travelers!
These seeds have been around for centuries. The journey of Berker Çiftçi's heirloom wheat, from its seeds to the bread that becomes the crown jewel of our tables, is on display. Watch the delicious story of bread made from healthy seeds on Habitat for those who are curious!
A hidden bay in the bosom of the mountains... A 250-meter beach at the edge of the waves... A 30-acre organic farm... Orçun Dündar and Büşra Can host Deniz Sipahi, who draws attention with his acting and music career, in their nature-oriented living space. Watch in the habitat of different lives...
Kubilay Sakarya visits Aslı Günşiray’s house in Teşvikiye and then her boutique in Çukurcuma, who has created an original style that includes rich cultural diversity with inspiration from both historical and modern trends. Living Spaces are coming to your habitat.
A female entrepreneur in the Düziçi district of Osmaniye: Rahime Yüksel, founder of the Düziçi women's cooperative, tells the story of producing peanut halva from Osmaniye's peanuts for the first time in Turkey.
İris Cıngı, embarking on a world of desserts, is in Cyprus with her guest, Noyan Dülek. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean fruits, the duo discovers the secrets of healthy and natural jams in the chef's kitchen. Watch the local flavors in their habitat!
Photography freezes the moment. But can that frozen moment be revived? Yes, with artificial intelligence. Coşkun Aral travels back in time to the moments when he captured his iconic images. The Bosnian War, captured on camera, is brought to life in your habitat by artificial intelligence.
A university that shaped the history of world science and a city that took shape around it... Guide Sinan Ercan tells about Cambridge with its life intertwined with its university, its historical pub that has become almost an aviation museum and its stories intersecting with football... In the habitat of those who stray from the route!
The masterpieces of contemporary Turkish painting come to life on İstiklal Street No: 144. From the collection of Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum, the Still Life with Quinces by Şeker Ahmed Paşa is on the screen with all its details. Meet the Residents of No:144 in the habitat of art!
Deniz Çeliker, who dedicates himself to guiding students who want to turn their passion for photography into a career, is a guest in the portfolio. Çeliker, who thinks that the rapid development in technology paves the way for more creative and effective works, tells the future of the profession in the habitat of light and shadow.
In the city, he is like everyone else, in nature, he is a maned wolf... Gökhan Şafak goes mushroom hunting in the untouched nature of Bolu, where he lives; while tracking various types of mushrooms, he also shows off his talent in wood carving. Watch in nature's habitat.
The Four Wheels photography group, who explore the world in the footsteps of winged civilization, flies to Central America this time in pursuit of their passion. Costa Rica, which hosts 5 percent of all animal species in the world, is reflected in the viewfinder with its bird presence. Watch in the habitat of passions...
Toprak Sergen looks into the eyes of the forest... In the fourth year of the "Eyes of the Forest" project, implemented with the aim of protecting our forest resources, the actor is inspecting the digital fire surveillance towers built in Istanbul, Kastamonu, Muğla, İzmir, Denizli, and Bilecik. Watch it in the habitat of green...
Two office fugitives: Kutay and Alp continue their adventures in Antalya. This time, the duo takes the adrenaline to the top by parachuting. Watch the fugitives on Habitat.
Based on the yoga philosophy she adopts, which teaches us not to harm any living being, Nihan Hantal explains vegan nutrition and how we can integrate this nutrition into our lives. Watch on habitat, your soul-nourishing life channel!
Before paper, there was stone! And before electronic tablets, there were clay tablets... The first monumental clay tablets can still be seen in Yazılıköy, 80 km from Eskişehir. This time, open your window of curiosity to Eskişehir! The Yazılıkaya Midas Monument is coming to your habitat.
Familiar faces talk about their hometowns. Radio host and musician Geveze talks about the Büyükada of his childhood. Where is My Hometown, in habitat...
Reporter Coşkun Aral, on his way to create the flavor map of Turkey, this time goes south. Aral learns original recipes from Antalya's flavor masters. From seafood to offal, the rich cuisine of the south comes to the screen.
Art historian Feride Bozcu takes Turkish perfumer Vedat Ozan on a journey on the trail of scent in the Spice Bazaar, which added to the economic structure and culture of Istanbul in the 17th century. Watch in the habitat, the living space of history.
Ilker dreams are crossing borders! Actor Ilker Yigen sets off to Portugal with his nuclear family on the back of his four-wheeled home. On the route that will pass through 12 countries, Veravan reaches Budapest, the capital of Hungary! Watch in the Travelers' Habitat!
Adventurer Babür Vatansever is determined to give his car a completely new look. Leaving his companion in the hands of experts, the athlete goes to see his car, which has undergone a long and meticulous transformation, in its new state. A dream come true. Watch it in the Habitat of Surprises!
Coşkun Aral sets off towards the mysterious photography routes of the East. A fairytale journey passing through Kemaliye, Ulupamir, Erciş, Doğubayazıt, Sarıkaya, Hürmetçi Marshes, Cappadocia and Salt Lake... From symbolic points to lesser-known natural wonders, watch the different colors of Turkey in the habitat of the roads!
A singer in red... Males dazzle with their fiery plumage. You can spot the Scarlet Bunting humming melodies in gardens and forests, or expertly cracking seeds with its beak. Or you can watch all of this and more in your habitat, through the lens of Dr. Zafer Kurnuç!
Narrated by Boğos Çalgıcıoğlu, the journey through time continues from Taksim to the Tunnel... Rumeli Han, the Odeon Theater, Cercle D'orient SERKL DORYAN, Tokatlıyan Han, Üç Horan Armenian Church, and Çiçek Pasajı are among the stops of the past. Watch in the habitat of yesterday and today.
The capital of Lycia, the birthplace of St. Nicholas, the oracle center of Apollo. Patara is a legend that has left its mark on the pages of history. Now it is time to discover this legend.
A fresh perspective on the fashion world with Eylem Başarsöğüt, owner of Turkey’s first and only street modeling agency, and her models: The international success stories of the pioneers of independent fashion modeling in Turkey and their struggle against Europe-centric beauty standards are coming to the screen. Watch it on Dışarıdakiler’s habitat!
İlker Gür dives into one of the world's most biodiverse underwater habitats. You are invited to an underwater festival in the Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia! Watch in the habitat for those who are curious!
Guide Çağdaş Ozan Karabay explores Germany's Black Forest. The forest walk is accompanied by the historical texture of France's Alsace and flower capital Colmar. Watch the discoveries in the habitat!
Migratory inhabitants of the sky... Bee-eaters hunt insects with their colorful feathers and pointed beaks, while storks hunt fish in wetlands with their long legs... Two different hunters, one common story. The intersection of migration routes, through the lens of Dr. Zafer Kurnuç, is in the habitat of the curious!
A mind-opening journey on fertile lands... Fatih Aslan follows the trail of new generation greenhouse farming in Afyon. Soilless production greenhouses that utilize geothermal resources for sustainable agriculture are under the spotlight. Watch in the habitat of abundance...
No art comes down from the sky in a wicker basket... Even the wicker basket itself is a two-hundred-year-old cultural heritage. The symbol of sustainable life, wicker baskets, are looking for a second chance at life in the One Master Thousand Masters workshop. Watch on Habitat.
Award-winning athlete Tuğçem Akgün and underwater imaging expert Engin Aygün pose in Seferihisar this time in their natural studio. The colorful underwater world comes to the screen with Children of Atlantis in habitat.
Kubilay Sakarya meets with Mustafa Toner, one of Turkey’s leading architects and designers. The architect’s residence in Şile, with its location intertwined with nature, brings together Toner’s professional knowledge, aesthetic understanding and sustainable lifestyle. Watch in the habitat of living spaces.
“You have to love the tree very much... because you lie inside the tree from the cradle, even when you die and go down, the tree is used.” Carved saz master Halil Kafes tells about the love of trees in his genes. The musical story of a Taurus Mountain woodcutter's transition from nomadic to settled life... watch it in habitat.
Guide Yiğit Tahtalıoğlu follows the traces of Russia in Istanbul. From Taksim to Pera, from Topkapı walls to Aya Andreas Monastery, follow the architectural, gastronomic, historical, religious and cultural reflections of the Russian tradition in the habitat of those who are curious!
Haberci Coşkun Aral is in the Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia... Raja Ampat, which attracts underwater enthusiasts with its alternative diving routes, enters the Haberci lens with its markets, local people's life, food and of course the underwater world. Watch in the habitat of the planet's messengers!
Our Nordic hero is in a neighboring village! Wilco travels to the forest-surrounded village of Lage Vuursche in the Dutch province of Utrecht to participate in the traditional Lumberjack Festival, held since 1986. This annual event aims to promote forest life. Watch the explorations in their habitat!
Tunç Emre Karakoyunlu is doing technical diving in Egypt with a group of 8 people led by Cüneyt Çakın. Gordon and Thomas reefs in Sharm region, Temple, Abu Um Sid, Marsa Bareka and Shark&Yolanda diving points, in the habitat of the blue, through the eyes of Tunç Emre!
Münevver Kepenek, who studied Agricultural Technologies after completing her undergraduate studies in archaeology and economics and started doing animal husbandry and organic farming, tells her story. Kepenek also works to empower women with the Eskişehir Women Farmers Association she founded.
İris Cıngı, who went on a dessert world tour, is in Cappadocia this time. The taste explorer, who is a guest at the Old Geek House, tries local dishes and the dessert Aside. In Istanbul, the award-winning dessert of the Rixos Hotel chef, Aside, is interpreted together with Ece Vahapoğlu.
Kenan Doğan and Engin Aygün, who first dived to the Salem Express wreck in the Red Sea in 1996, are back at the same spot with Cumhur Marşan and Gül Demirci years later. Will the team be able to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the underwater world in the tragic wreck? In the habitat of the deep...
Photographer Dilek Aşkın from Rize opens her portfolio. Aşkın, who has been actively focusing on photography since 2019 after receiving communication training and has returned with awards from many competitions she has participated in, talks about her works in the habitat of light and shadow.