Turkeye

Turkeye is a small settlement in Sluis that stretches along the Waterlandkerkje-IJzendijke road and contains about 20 to 30 houses. Many of these buildings serve as holiday homes, particularly for German and Belgian visitors.

After the conquest of Sluis in the 17th century, Prince Maurits built fortifications named Groot Turkeijen, Klein Turkeijen, and Constantinopel. These fortress names are the origin of the present-day hamlet name Turkeye.

Houses in the settlement display Turkish phrases on their signs and maintain ties with Turkish communities through regular visits from Turkish delegations. These connections grew from the hamlet's historical names and continue to shape how residents engage with their village identity.

The hamlet sits along a country road and is easy to reach when exploring the Sluis area. Most houses are private residences, so visitors should be respectful and photograph only public areas.

A resident named Monique Sturm transformed part of her house into a Turkish museum where she displays items collected from Turkey. This private collection grew from her years of work as a volunteer ambassador for Turkish culture.

Location: Sluis

GPS coordinates: 51.31810,3.58190

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58