Türkiye ranks among top five countries with 25 intangible heritage values on UNESCO list. Heritage extends beyond monuments to include customs and master-apprentice skills. Turkey serves as bridge between East and West in cultural heritage transmission
Ottoman poetry heavily influenced by Persian traditions, especially court poetry. Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem and Tevfik Fikret pioneered modern Turkish literature. Ottoman architecture combined Seljuk and Byzantine styles, reaching peak in 16th century. Calligraphy developed distinctive Diwani script under Süleyman I