Entrance to the Turkey Pavilion
The Turkey Pavilion is definitely worth a visit. It has an interesting dark, blue interior, plenty of cultural assets, a nice gift shop, and a mezzanine-level restaurant that has quite a large menu. Lines can be long at times, but a moderate wait is worth while.
To the right of the photo above, you can see a stand selling Turkish ice cream, thick and creamy, and delicious on a warm day. There are several places scattered around the Expo site that sell this goodie.
Below are a few shots of the interior.
Turkey Pavilion
Inside the Turkey Pavilion
Another Interior Shot of the Turkey Pavilion
Turkey Pavilion
Just a few of the cultural assets that are scattered around the pavilion.
Turkey Pavilion
The next two images offer a small sample of what can be bought in the gift shop.
Turkey Pavilion Gift Shop
Turkey Pavilion Gift Shop
Here’s the restaurant, located on the mezzanine. Ample seating and a good menu.
Turkey Pavilion Restaurant
And, here’s the menu.
Turkey Pavilion Restaurant Menu
Here’s what I think about the Turkey Pavilion:
Day and Time Visited: Thursday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m.
Interior Design: Very nice layout, good for browsing
Lines: None when I was there, but I’ve seen some long ones at times
Multimedia: video screens
Souvenir Shop: small, but nice, with plenty of vases, plates and related items
Cultural Assets: Enough scattered throughout the pavilion to keep you interested
Restaurant/Bar: A nice restaurant with a good-sized menu. I haven’t eaten there, but others tell me the food is pretty good.
Overall Rating: Very nice pavilion, small enough that you can browse around without spending a lot of time if you’re in a hurry. A good one to visit.