On March 2, 2026, Dr. İlknur Türkoğlu, a faculty member in the Department of Architecture, organized a field trip to Sirkeci for English-language graduate students as part of their Cultural Heritage Management course. During the trip, Türkoğlu provided information on Sirkeci's historical significance for Istanbul and its architectural heritage. The group visited Sirkeci Train Station, the Post Office Building, Vlora Han, the Orient Bank building, Han Hotel, and the Spice Bazaar. Finally, they visited Beta Han, examining it as a successful example of restoration and reuse.
The students who participated in the Sirkeci field trip will prepare posters on the preservation and evaluation of the region's architectural heritage, and an exhibition is planned for the end of the semester.
