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 Turkish writer Chengiz Chandar for “Hurriyet” daily referred to Armenians who have created the architectural features of historical Constantinople. In a story titled “If there were no Armenians, would there be Istanbul?” Chandar lists the huge architectural heritage left by the Armenians, including palaces, universities, hospitals, churches, mosques, etc. The cultural heritage left by famous Palyan Family is indelible for Istanbul.

Turkish author expresses honor and respect towards Armenians, but voices his concerns about events of 1915: “We all should think how it happened that in 1915 our country became deserted. It doesn’t matter how they call those massacres – genocide or false stories, they brought misery to our country.”

In modern art museum of Istanbul photo exhibition of 40 Armenian architects born and created in Istanbul in the end of 19th and beginning of 20th centuries kicked off in the framework of “Istanbul – capital of European culture” festival. The exhibition will last till January 2, 2012. It is organized by the international foundation after Hrant Dink and in cooperation with two Turkish architectural companies.