Video: Reliving the magic of Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman in Istanbul
A visit to the set of the popular Turkish television series on the Ottoman Empire, in Riva
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Visitors from around the world beat a path to the Bozdag Studios in Riva, Istanbul, to relive the magic of the popular television series Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman, which are rooted in Turkish history. They don the costumes of Alps and Hatuns, swing the swords and even ride a horse, while yelling popular expressions from the series. I was part of a group that toured the sets recently. Here’s what I saw.