The ex-Sixers player is moving across the ocean to continue his basketball career, making the Allen Iverson Besiktas contract in Istanbul big news for NBA fans.
In light of Allen Iverson’s decision to play for a Turkish team over a Chinese team or another American city, here is a selection of features unique to Turkey, ranging from the architecture, fashion and food, to the history, humor and the women.
45 Unique Turkish Features
In Celebration of the Allen Iverson Besiktas Contract in Turkey:
Amelia Roblin — Oct 25, 2010 — World
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Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
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Turkish Bath Fashion
Kate Moss ‘Hammam' Shoot for W Magazine
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Ice Sauna
The Snow Room Anti-Sauna
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Reinvented Burqas
Erkan Coruh is a Turkish Designer That Mixes Islam & the West
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Magic Fish Spa
Doctor Fish Nibble Your Dead Skin
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Exotic Beaches
Concierge's Top List of The 'World's Sexiest Beaches'
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Liquid-Like Art Centers
The Izmir Opera House Proposal from Nuvist Architecture & Design
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Billion Dollar Hotels
The Mardan Palace Luxury Surpasses Larger Than Life Status
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Inappropriate Statues
H.U.T.A. Portrays Stupidity with 'Head Up Their Ass' Sculptures
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Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Top Spots to Take It All Off
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Cruise Ship Hotels on Land
$50 Million Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Mediterranean
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Turkey-Inspired Menswear
Umit Benan's SS '11 Collection is Inspired by His Homeland
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Fish Pedicures
Fishy Nibblefest is The Latest in Spa Treatment
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Sexy Global Boutique Hotels
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Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Be Like Batman
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Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
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Auto Malls With Racetracks
Autopia Europia Lets You Race the Cars They are Selling
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Turkish Luxury & Design Resort
Adam & Eve Hotels
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Creepy Museum Exhibits
From Toilet Museums to Exhibits of Medieval Torture Devices
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Revolving Hotels
Hotel Marmara Antalya Rotates, Flotates and... Awesometates
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Oversized Omelets
Turkish Chefs Create the World's Largest Omelet for World Egg Day
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Extraordinary Composite Images
‘The Harem' by Anthony Gayton Travels the Globe
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Ottoman Empire Runways
Spring 2010 Menswear Features Arab Inspiration
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Multi-Cultural Fashion Fusion
Tao Fall 2009 Celebrated Folkloric Patterns and Dirndl Skirts
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Street Art Tech Stunts
HP Touchsmart Graffiti Wall Features Art from Turbo of Turkey
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Seductive Radio Ads
FM Music That Turns You On
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Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
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Fake Google Store Pops Up in Istanbul
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Culture-Driven Economic Revivals
Coal & Steel Region Forges Art Future as EU Culture Capital
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Freaky Global Beauty Rituals
From Bird-Poo Facials to Placenta Shakes
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Provocative Magazine Covers
Striking MediaCat Cover Art Causes Controversy and Debate
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Rocky Tourism
Earthy Destinations Like Natural Rock Formations Gain Popularity
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Loch Ness Monster Mosques
'Sinan the Great Mosque' Takes Islamic Architecture in a New Direction
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Eco Mixed-Use Complexes
The One & Ortakoy by Global Architectural Development
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Bacon Flavor Vodka Recipe
Yes, Everything is on the Web
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Musically Inspired Temples
Sonic Temple Draws International Crowds
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Seismic Superstructures
The Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Can Withstand Severe Earthquakes
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Healthy Turkish Fastfood
Salmon Kebab
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Bad Luck Bracelets
These Evil Eye Amulets will Avert Wicked Influences
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European Pop Culture
Worst Eurovision Songs Of All Time
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Helpful Umbrellas
'The Guide' Shows Tourists the Way
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Refound City Exploration
Once-Buried Ancient Urban Civilizations Worth a Visit
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Scary Food Scenarios
Talcid Shows You Don't Have to be Afraid
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Earth-Shattering Headlines
Dask Compulsary Earthquake Insurance Ad Shakes You Into Action
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Gourmet Cooking Salts
Turkish Black Pyramid Sea Salt is Darker and Stronger
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Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
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Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
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Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Premium Street-Informed Sportswear
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Luxury Brand Light Displays
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Athlete-Inspired Sneaker Colorways
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Refined Festive Streetwear Staples
Axel Arigato Presents its Latest Range for the Holidays
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
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Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Basketball Player Dessert Offerings
Siakam Swirl McFlurry is Available Throughout Canada
90s-Inspired Retro Trainers
Lily McMenamy and Axel Arigato Team Up to Explore Motion
Italian-Inspired Football Fashion
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Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants
Fares Kargar Taps Archie Bolden for Delbar Alpharetta's Interior
NBA-Themed Dog-Friendly Collections
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Vibrant Performance Football Shoes
Nike Presents the United Pack for Women's World Cup
Genderless Performance Apparel
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Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
The 'International Collection' Features Three Exclusive Pieces
Bold-Colored Accented Sneakers
The Curry Brand x De’Aaron Fox Debut the 'Fox 1' Sneakers
NBA-Themed Sunglasses Collections
AKILA Eyewear Unveils Its Basketball-Inspired Eyewear Range
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables
The 'Nessie' Side Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Simple, Chic Form
Inclusive Adaptive Basketball Uniforms
Adaptive Sports Northwest and adidas Join on a Capsule
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets
Element Visual Studio Designs the Baku Chess Set
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Shoes
Birkenstock Presents a Special Filson Collection of Shoes
Easter-Inspired Basketball Sneakers
Jordan Unveils New Luka 1 Sneakers in 'Easter' Colorway
Flavorful Turkish Hazelnut Snacks
Otto Nuts Turkish Hazelnuts Come in Four Flavors
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
Basketball League-Inspired Apparel
Josh Denzel Unveils his First NBA Collection with Primark
Collaborative Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Tulie Yaito Joins Forces with adidas on the Forum Hi
Minimal Greek Football Kits
The Athens Kallithea FC Gets a New Football Kit with a Blue Hue
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes
New Balance Unveils the KAWHI IV Sneaker for the Athlete
Anniversary-Honoring Bright Hotels
The HÔTEL Onitsuka Tiger Arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Singer-Backed Modern Football Kits
Venezia FC Gets a New Look Designed by NOCTA
Middle Eastern Fast-Food Expansions
Albaik is Expanding by Opening a New Location in Whitby
Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes
The ANTA KAI 1 Speed Tribe Boasts Bold Graphics and Colors
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Mexican Breakfast-Inspired Sneakers
Jordan Unveils Latest Jordan Tatum 1 'Huevos Bancheros'
Singer-Collaborative High-Top Sneakers
Teyana Taylor is Getting Her Own Design of the AJ1
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Basketball-Honoring Sneakers
Reebok and Victor Solomon Join Forces on Bb 4000 li Basketball Shoes
Collaboration Retailer Sneakers
The ASICS x Aritzia GEL-KAYANO 14 Comes in Three Styles
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Sportswear Capsule Collabs
The Faherty X Jalen Brunson Capsule Spotlights the Players Mantra
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Region-Inspired Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Debuts Abaya Capsule Collection in Dubai
Summer-Ready Luxe Sporty Fashion
The New Fendi Active Basketball Series Readies for Summer
Soccer-Inspired Mural Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its Beyond Glory Mural Campaign
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Traditional Emirati Design Collections
Loreta Bilinskaite-Monie Designs the Tirhal Collection
Basketball-Inspired Fashion Lines
The PUMA x Rhuigi Capsule Draws Inspiration from NYC Basketball
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Lionel Messi Presents his Samba Sneaker Collaboration
Hot Honey-Inspired Sneakers
Mike's Hot Honey and Ewing Athletics Unveil New Collaborative Sneakers
Women's Pro Soccer Clubs
AFC Toronto Has Officially Unveiled Its Brand Crest and Identity
Aluminum-Wrapped Sportswear Store
Oshinowo Studio Designs the New adidas Store in Lagos
Turkey-Based Club Expansions
Scorpios Bodrum Marks the Club's Second Global Location
Post-Earthquake Rebuilding Projects
Foster + Partners Rebuilds Antakya, Turkey After Earthquake
Fish Scale-Resembling Facades
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Designs the Istanbul Modern
Basketball-inspired Fashion Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Isiah Thomas
Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls
Daniel Arsham Designs Deconstructed Soccer Balls for Inter Milan
Elevated Sports Team Merch
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Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums
KOOP Architects Revives the Ottoman Seddülbahir Fortress
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Artfully Vibrant Basketball Jerseys
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Animated Sports Experiences
Dunk the Halls offers A Disney-Infused Holiday Slam Dunk for NBA Fans
Locally Sourced Bread Offerings
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Luxurious Buckled Slip-On Sandals
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Celtic Green High-Top Sneakers
Jordan Unveils Air Jordan 1 High in 'Lucky Green' Colorway
Basketball-Centric Beverage Campaigns
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Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs
Puma Hoops Partners with the Venice Basketball League
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Cairo-Based Streetwear Lookbooks
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The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Playful Designer-Made Objects
Yinka Ilori Objects Launches the Ojukokoro Collection
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Katia Orli Designs the Kolchyno Ice Center in Ukraine
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The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander x Converse Weapon is Playful
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Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
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Luxe Turkish Boutique Hotels
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Custom Apparel Sports Partnerships
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Archaeological Timber Visitor Sites
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