Charlie, the Famous Cat of Sultanahmet

Charlie is one of the most beloved mascots of the Les Arts Turcs gallery and the Sultanahmet area. Visitors to the gallery are familiar with Charlie and know him well:

* Gallery Host: Charlie isn’t just a stray cat; he’s practically a member of the gallery’s staff. He’s known for wandering among the tables during Ebru or Mosaic workshops, or sleeping in the laps of visitors.

* Recognition: He’s featured in the memories and photographs of tourists from all over the world. Some visitors even make a special trip to the gallery just to see Charlie.

* Care: Nurdoğan Şengüler and his team have created a “pet-friendly business” model in Sultanahmet by taking care of Charlie and other cats in the area (including other famous cats like Panda), providing them with vaccinations and food.

If you’re asking about Charlie, he’s one of Sultanahmet’s most “intellectual” and loving cats, living in close connection with art. Gallery Les Arts Turcs is a key figure in preserving this cat culture and making it known internationally (through social media and photography). When you visit the gallery, you can often see Charlie napping on a couch or “inspecting” a work of art.