01 / 05 · The molasses room
Grapes are harvested. Juice is pressed. Molasses is made.
Follow the harvest through the traditional pressing area and the slow work behind Cappadocian grape molasses.
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02 — Our story
From a hotel to a cultural museum.
The historic building, known as Cappadocia’s first hotel in 1956, found a new purpose through Berrin Yıldız and Murat Sarıkaya’s restoration work. Culture Museum opened on 15 September 2004.
More than a collection, it became a place to preserve and share the everyday life of Ortahisar.
2007
Queen Sofía’s visit
Queen Sofía of Spain visited the museum on 27 September 2007.
2009
Social entrepreneurship award
First place in the social entrepreneurship category of Türkiye’s Women Entrepreneur Competition.
2010
Sabancı Foundation Changemaker
Recognized as a Changemaker by the Sabancı Foundation.
