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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Modern Heritage-Based Streetwear
adidas Spotlights its 'Superstar Collection' for Fall and Winter
Professional Tennis Player Ambassadors
Carroten Taps Amanda Anisimova as Ambassador
Basketball-Player-Backed Performance Capsules
Angel Reese x Reebok Partner for a Bold Collection
Sreet Heritage Collabs
adidas Originals X Avirex Reimagine the Iconic Superstar In NYC Heritage
Ottoman-Empire-Inspired Jewelry Capsules
Azza Fahmy Unveiled its 'Tales of the Nile' Collection
90s-Inspired Heritage Jerseys
adidas Unveils FIFA World Cup 26™ Away Kits
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Fast-Food-Inspired Bag Designs
New York Knicks Players Create Custom Chipotle To-Go Bags
Classic Lifestyle Shoes
The 'adidas Handball Spezials' Boast Versatility and Heritage
Statue-Inspired Basketball Shoes
The Nike Sabrina 3 Statue of Liberty Draws from New York Symbols
Sporty Retail Style Capsules
Kith x New York Yankees Collab Launches with Jason Alexander
Athlete-Approved Performance Shoes
ANTA and Kyrie Irving Launch the KAI3 Performance Shoe
Model-Approved Sportswear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Irina Shayk Unveil Timeless Essentials
Basketball Soft Drink Partnerships
Sprite Returned as the NBA's Official Global Soft Drink Partner
Music Icon-Inspired Soccer Kits
St Louis CITY SC Has Unveiled the Tina Turner Kit
Artist-Centric Networking Events
Adidas x SNIPES Unveil The NYC Superstar & Empower Artists
Rivalry Jerseys Debut
Nike Rivalries 2025 Unveils Team Jerseys Inspired by Heritage & Culture
K-Pop Collaborative Sportswear
BLACKPINK Drops the BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA League Collection
Anime Sports Apparel
My Hero Academia x NBA Capsule Merges Anime Fandom with Basketball Culture
Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores
The Benfica Immersive Store Assists Customers with an AI Concierge
Youth Soccer Partnerships
Tim Hortons Has Partnered with Adidas on Its Timbits Soccer Jerseys
Blue-Tonal Performance Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Sabrina 3 Shoe in a Blueprint Colorway
Minimalist Footwear Retail Designs
OWIU Design Designs VEJA's Retail Destination in Venice Beach
Greek Olympic Outwear Sponsors
ANTA Partners with the Hellenic Olympic Committee
Performance-Driven Footwear Collabs
The Bandit X ASICS Capsule Blends Performance and Art
Signature Court Shoe Styles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts a New Converse SHAI 001 Basketball Shoe
Global Chip Flavor Series
Lay’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Introduces 40 Globally Inspired Chip Flavors
Basketball Sneaker-Inspired Decanters
1800 Tequila Partners with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Bespoke Jersey Designs
adidas Unveils its Largest Home Kit Collection Ahead of FIFA World Cup26
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Sports Fan Pop-Ups
Just Eat's Countdown Club Celebrates the UEFA Champions League Final
Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Presents the New Air Force 1 Low Linen Edition
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Thematic Basketball Experiences
Nike x LEGO Play Arena Returns to LEGOLAND California
Elegant Performance-Driven Athleisure Lines
Äylor Offers a Distinctive Approach to Athleisure
Opulent Athletic Fashion Collaborations
The Balenciaga x NBA Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Performance-Driven Pickleball Collections
Erne + Ace is Introducing Its Pre-Served Collection
Cultural Away Jersey Drops
NOCTA x Venezia FC Unveils Bespoke Away Kit Rooted in Venetian Heritage
Football Culture-Inspired Athletic Collaborations
Palace and Nike Collaborate on the P90 Line
Professional Grade Pickleball Courts
CityPickle Opens Flagship Location in Times Square
Performance Basketball Footwear
Adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball III Nods Signature Design
Performance Basketball Sneakers
New Balance Kawhi 5 Introduces an Updated Low-Cut Signature Model
Star Motif Performance Footwear
Nike Introduces the New All-Star 2.0 of the Kobe 6 Protro
Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear
ARIES and KFC Launch a Special Fashion Collection
Vibrant Residential Complexes
Aytac Architects' SU Residential Project in Istanbul is Innovative
Colombian-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Adidas Originals Partners with MAZ Manuela Álvarez
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Nourishing Mind-Body Menus
evian, Daniel Boulud & Frances Tiafoe Made a Limited-Time Menu
Limited-Edition Team Cans
Sprite x Unrivaled Brings a New Co-Branded Can Collection
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Athlete-Backed Basketball Collections
Wilson Continues Its Collaboration with Caitlin Clark
Fashion Sports Partnerships
The Coach x WNBA Partnership Champions Style and Self-Expression
Ping Pong-Centric Collabs
Little Tokyo Table Tennis and ASICS Serve Up Sporty Streetwear Capsule
Athlete-Inspired Football Collections
Nike and Sam Kerr Launch a Signature Product Line
Basketball Player Minifigures
Nike x the LEGO Group Partner with A’ja Wilson for 'Clicked In'
Social Sports Pavilions
Good City Studio Transforms a Power Plant into Ballers Sports Venue
Large-Scale Basketball Events
The Foot Locker Takeover is Timed with the NBA All-Star Weekend
Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Introduces the Basketball Series Collection
LED Basketball Courts
The Big 12 Introduced an ASB GlassFloor LED Video Court for Tournament Play
Performance Training Apparel
The Venezia FC x NOCTA 25/26 Training Capsule Bridges Style and Sport
High-Level Energy Drink Partnerships
C4 Energy is the Official Energy Drink Partner of NBA Europe
Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Creates Three ASICS UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20s
Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules
The Balenciaga x NBA Drops Basketball-Themed Apparel and Accessories
Fashion Retailer Flagship Showrooms
Between the Walls Designs the One by One Flagship Space
Space-Inspired Dynamic Coffee Shops
DE-YAN and Jimmy Butler Open Up the First Bigface Store
Football Culture Fashion
PUMA x Ahluwalia Collection Draws from African Football Communities
Thailand-Inspired Wellness Exhibitions
KAWS Presents the KAWS: HOLIDAY THAILAND Exhibition
Irish Holiday-Themed Sportswear
Umbro Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the 17-3 Capsule
Middle Eastern-Inspired Bar Designs
Delbar Buckhead Opens Its Doors in Atlanta
Ultra-Modern Fashion Boutiques
Zimmermann's New Ibiza Boutique is Chic, Modern, and Minimalist
Persian Cuisine-Inspired Dips
These Oyna Natural Foods Dips Come in Three Varieties
Beauty Brand Jersey Partnerships
IPSY Became the Official Jersey Partner of the Las Vegas Aces
Japanese Workwear-Honoring Shoes
Kiko Kostadinov and ASICS Join on the New Gel-Kiril 3 Model
Basketball Player-Approved Crackers
Cheez-It Original: Jimmy Butler Limited-Edition Arrive Soon
Stylish Basketball Athlete Uniforms
The Toronto Tempo Reveals Its 2026 Athlete Uniforms
Performance Basketball Sneakers
Nike Giannis Antetokounmpo Freak 8 Debuts with Updated Cushioning
Highly Anticipated Coffee Pop-Ups
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler Presents the BIGFACE Coffee Pop-Up
Immersive Floral Tributes
ESPN Honors the 2025 NBA Finals with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Luxe Split-Toe Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov x Asics ILARGI FF Rethinks a Tabi with Performance
Swicy Mediterranean Spreads
Bezi's Dippable Hot Honey Labneh is All-Natural & a Source of Protein
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Vintage-Style Athleisure Collections
Steinmann Brothers Launch NBA and Man City Lines
Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings
Taktik Design Has Revitalized the Marie Esther Pavilion
Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences
Taiwan's 'A Joy' Introduces a Menu with 300 Delicacies
Artfully Designed Sports Bars
Amanda Pinatih and Gabriel Fontana Design the Sidelined Bar
Basketball-Inspired Wine Labels
Kendall-Jackson Collaborated with Artist Victor Solomon
AR Cultural Experiences
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles Created Dansez Versailles
City-Inspired Footwear
Adidas Originals steps into Los Angeles with LA-themed Superstar II
Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys
The BAPE x Mitchell & Ness Collection Fuses Street with Sport
Football-Themed Drink Carriers
The Stanley 1913 x Arsenal Collection Features Four Pieces
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Playful Pickleball Apparel Lines
Erne + Ace Delivers an 11-Piece Line for National Pickleball Day
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Humorous Basketball Talent Campaigns
DICK'S Sporting Goods and Nike Debut 'The Scouts are Out'
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
Heineken Rebuilds Arsenal Fans' Beloved Pub in Lisbon
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Metallic Jewelry-Inspired Store Designs
Yatofu Designs the Kalevala Flagship Store in Helsinki
Fesitve Holiday Pizza Bundles
Pizza Hut & Josh Allen Celebrate the Return of the Triple Treat Box
College-Inspired Footwear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Adidas Revamp the Handball Spezials
Fashion-Forward Basketball Outwear
Off Season x NBA Debut the 'NBA Puffer Collection'
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Basketball Athlete-Backed Luggage Campaigns
Samsonite Partners with Payton Pritchard
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Branded Football Cup Reveals
Hisense and FIFA Unveil the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy
AI Basketball Highlights
Hooper Generates Stats and Highlights for Any Basketball Game
Cinema-Converted Cultural Centres
Asif Khan Designs the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture
Islamic Home Decor Lines
Nakkas Boytu Launches New Islamic-Inspired Home Decor Collection
Artist Hometown-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch the Gazelle City Series
Athlete Food Sponsorships
Think Turkey Tapped AJ Lawson for Its Basketball Season Campaign
Egyptian Heritage-Fused Boutiques
Universal Design Studio Completes the Azza Fahmy Boutique
Vintage All-Day Restaurants
Michael Hsu Designs the Uptown Sports Club Building
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Limited-Edition Foosball Tables
Afternoon Light Joins Hebru Brantlet and RS Barcelona on a Design
Architecture-Focused Design Exhibits
Blouin Orzes Architectes Participate in Time Space Existence
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Worldwide Basketball Sponsorship Agreements
Linglong Tire is Partnering with the Chicago Bulls
Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations
Visa Commissions Art in Connection to FIFA World Cup
Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques
Between the Walls Designs the One by One Womenswear Store
Customizable Mediterranean Bowls
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café's Kýpelos Personalizes Meals
Middle Eastern Cuisine Pickles
The Mrs Elswood Made for Mezze Range is Packed with Flavor
Visually Striking Athletics Centers
NAPUR Architect Designs the National Athletics Center
Artful Hotel Renovations
Studio Aisslinger Updates 25hours Hotel Bikini with Eclectic Details
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
First-Of-Its-Kind Athlete-Owned Fan Universes
Luka Dončić Establishes 77X and the Fan Pass
Former Embassy Showrooms
Temp Project Renovates a Former Embassy Building into Retail Interior
Striking Club Apparel
Venezia FC Third Jersey Launches with Bold Stripes and Luminous Detailing
Nourishing Pop-Up Houses
IKEA UK’s Iftar At Ours Made Space for Muslims to Break Fast Together
Tennis Player-Supported Pickleball Franchises
The Picklr Welcomes Nick Kyrgios as a Partner
Pistachio Peninsula-Inspired Ice Creams
NUII Cream & Anatolian Pistachio is Arriving in the UK
Mediterranean Casual Dining Interiors
Sanayi313 Designed the Modern Cantinery Istinye Park
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
Salon Alper Derinbogaz Designs the Quartz Plaza
Travel-Inspired Modern Residential Apartments
Tannehill Interiors Designs a West Chelsea Apartment
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Contemporary Culture Hubs
The Tselinny Center by Asif Khan Redefines Public Space Through Design
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
Feature.Asia Notes Asia's Professional & Cultural Innovators
Evocative Mid-Century Stores
The House of Nikos Koulis Athens Boasts Sleek Architectural Gesture