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    Gastronomic discoveries: Which city is this dish from?

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    Each city has tales to tell and, often, some of these stories include famous dishes. The food of a city is as much a part of its texture as its climate and culture. And, for many people, sampling the local cuisine is a key component of travel.

    For anyone who organizes a trip with dining in mind, welcome to our quiz! We present dishes from Turkish and world cuisine, and you guess which city it’s from. Get ready to start!

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    Alinazik kebap
    Alinazik kebab, a dish of meat, roasted eggplant and garlic yogurt.

    What city is home to delicious alinazik kebab, made with meat and roasted eggplant and served with garlic-infused yogurt?

    Gnocchi alla Sorentina
    Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina, potato gnocchi in a luscious tomato sauce.

    Mmm. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a dish of fluffy potato gnocchi in a luscious tomato sauce with mozzarella and fresh basil…which city is it from?

    Antalya piyazı

    Who would have guessed that beans could be so beautifully complemented by tahini? Which city is the fantastic dish of tahinli piyaz from?

    Çibörek
    Çibörek, a fried turnover stuffed with juicy ground beef.

    There are many variations of börek, but çibörek, a fried turnover stuffed with minced meat, is one of a kind! Which city is it from?

    Waffle
    Waffle served with various sauces, whipped cream and fruit.

    The wonderful waffle, with an aroma that warms even in the coldest weather. Which European city is this dish from?

    Tava ciğer
    Pan-fried liver with plenty of oil.

    Which city is home to the iconic pan-fried liver dish – a dish of thin, crispy liver slices that appeals even to those who claim to dislike the meat?

    Tridelnik
    Tridelnik, a traditional pastry of sweet grilled dough.

    Tridelnik, a traditional pastry of dough wrapped around a wooden bar, grilled on an open fire, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar…this local specialty, usually served with cream or ice cream, is from which city?

    Süt helvası
    Milk halva made with milk, sugar and flour.

    This milk halva resembles a rice pudding, but tastes completely different. Which city is it from?

    Portakallı Pekin ördeği

    A spellbinding harmony of rich chocolate and apricot marmalade: from which city is the extraordinary Sachertorte?

    Sacher turta.
    A palace dessert, Sachertorte.

    A spellbinding harmony of rich chocolate and apricot marmalade: from which city is the extraordinary Sachertorte?

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