The culture of Turkey varies depending on which region you live in or are visiting. All the regions have different ethnic backgrounds but in many of the larger towns and cities the culture is very similar to Europe in many ways. It is part of everyday life that both the men and the women go out to work and for many foreign visitors you will soon feel at home. Many of the regions we provide property in have actually taken great measures to modernise the culture of Turkey and have in fact many laws to incorporate these changes. The prime examples of these are the dress code and the education systems both of which have changed drastically to sit in the usual European standards, a plus for any buyer.
The hospitality in Turkey plays a great part in Turkish culture and traces its roots to the nomadic origins of the Turkish people. In those days it was very important to be kind to the foreign visitors who entered Turkey and here they would often offer them food and shelter and this aspect of modern culture is still evident today. It is not unusual for visitors to be offered food and beverages from shops owners in the bazaar or even to be offered shelter for two or three nights in the homes of the rural villagers!
The family plays a large part in everyday life here even in these modern times. The traditional extended family in this culture consists of at least three generations living together, however in the cities this is becoming practically non existent due to western influence. The culture here dictates that families should work together and all members should somehow contribute to the family income somehow. The father is usually the main breadwinner while the mother usually works part time and brings up the children. The children once they have finished school for the day are expected to do many of the household chores. The family will try to at the very least sit down together for two meals a day.