The Big Five
Turkey Pavilion
The Turkey Pavilion is free flow. This means that it welcomes visitors without forcing them to follow a predefined route, but leaves them free to wander as they please among the countless things to be seen, tried and tasted: flowers and spices to share on the “wall of hands”, the Ottoman palace that houses exhibitions (and an area for prayer); the traditional fountain to sit around sipping a typical Turkish coffee. The architecture is an interpretation of the “Selçuk Star” design and is decorated using the typical glass technique called [Çesm-i Bülbül](https://www.google.it/search?q=%25C3%25A7e%25C5%259Fm-i+b%25C3%25BClb%25C3%25BCl&es_sm=122&biw=1366&bih=653&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIjrqTq6eXyQIVRlwaCh1UBw50). The theme is “Digging into History for the Food of the Future”. Everything re-evoking the shape of the pomegranate (called "Nar") through games of fullnesses and emptinesses. A gorgeous project, developed by dDF ([dream Design Factory](http://www.ddf.com.tr/?lang=en)). In short, our Turkish friends love metaphors and direct references. And after visiting the pavilion, we can say the same! Lastly (but perhaps it's the most important element) the buffet restaurant hides a real gem: typical cakes based on honey and nuts that are really delicious and particular. A must try!











