Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The opening of Kapurcuk Culture and Gastronomy House was attended by M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu, President of the Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), Muğla Governor Esengül Civelek and protocol members. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the theme of the culture house is not only limited to economy and tourism but also important in terms of conveying the values ​​and culture of the civilization and transmitting it to future generations.

Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Marmaris is the apple in the eye of Turkey with its nature and the values ​​it has cultivated; it has a great climate, nature, soil and such beautiful people. I believe that we will write a good success story here. If we want to be rich, there is only unity, there is no other way.”

- “Establish a connection with the past”

Governor Civelek also noted that Marmaris, which has a rich history, is home to different cultures and that it is located in an important place with its historical, cultural and natural beauties. He explained that the culture house is an example to other projects. He explained that here the connection with the past will be established and the individual and society will benefit.

Marmaris Chamber of Commerce Chair Mehmet Baysal, also the owner of the company which brought the culture house to life, expressed that it would contributed to the county’s tourism.

Baysal emphasizes that they have built the culture house to live the values ​​of the past, “The top floor is the everyday life of Marmaris, while downstairs presents visitors with lost tastes. The lost professions of the county and information about the culture of Marmaris are also presented to visitors.”

- Kapurcuk

The 79-year-old building of the Culture and Gastronomy House, called Kapurcuk, was originally restored and furnished with antique items belonging to Marmaris culture. The house is made up of three separate parts, describing lost tastes, cultural heritage, and disappearing professions, as well as local and organic products. Kapurcuk house will be open to visitors every day between 10:00 and 22:30.