The Sultan Bayezid II Dar al-Shifa’ consisted of two interconnected courtyards and three sections forming the hospital property. In the first yard (Bîrun), there was a series of six rooms, where doctors, ophthalmologists, and surgeons made the fi rst examinations of the patients (policlinic). In some rooms, mental patients were isolated. To the left of… Read More Sultan Bayezid II Dar al-Shifa

WINTER HOLIDAYS   CAROL SINGERS (KOLEDARI) Winter ritual for fertility, health and happiness. Comes from the Roman word “calendae” -first days of January when rituals for fertility and prosperity throughout the year have been performed. On Christmas Eve, two groups of Carol singers led by “statenik”, visit homes and sing songs of wishes. Christmas songs… Read More WINTER HOLIDAYS