The pigeon is perhaps one of the most important symbols from the Ottoman period to the present day. Pigeons are city birds and have always been closely associated with humans throughout history, symbolizing many areas including literature, crafts, the history of wars, communication, architecture, and social life.

The Ottoman dynasty and armies conducted all of their long-distance communication “through pigeons.” Additionally, it was a tradition to give Hünkari pigeons as gifts to “foreign diplomats” hosted at the Topkapi Palace.

There are many valuable theses related to carrier pigeons. They have flight routes that stretch almost from Central Asia to Europe, with places where they stop and rest along the way, known as “pigeon houses.”

In a way, SARATOGA is also a “pigeon house” for guests coming from long distances.