Sultan's Istanbul for Five Cents a Day
This entertaining and informative guide takes you on a journey back to the Grand Tour era, when Istanbul was a favorite destination for enterprising travelers. Istanbul is a city of secrets. Learn how to access the heavily guarded Topkapi Palace and discover the truth behind the rumors about the allure of the concubines in the Sultan's harem and the eunuchs who protected them.
Bargain with the skilled, experienced vendors in the bustling bazaars, discover the thrills awaiting you in the Turkish bath, and participate in the strange rituals of the whirling dervishes. Or watch the Sultan in all his elegance, cruising the Bosphorus in his magnificent barge. You will find it impossible not to admire and respect the magnificent palaces and sublimation mosques of the Ottomans, and the artistic and architectural achievements of the Byzantines who preceded them – especially the majestic basilica of Hagia Sophia.
Along the way, you will encounter the Sultan and his harem, the Grand Vizier who controls the Sublime Porte, the flamboyant Janissaries, the conceited ambassadors, the wealthy merchants, the muftis in their long white turbans, the Muslim women hidden behind their veils, and exotic characters from every corner of Europe and a host of magnificent nations within the Ottoman Empire. Those who are more daring may see beautiful women offered in the slave market, join a crowd watching an execution, or sample forbidden delicacies in the most dangerous coffee houses and opium dens. Never before has there been a better time to visit the magnificent city of Istanbul.
92 engravings, 18 in color.
Cover: A contemporary engraving of the Süleymaniye Mosque.
Author: Charles FitzRoy
Publisher: Sola Unitas
ISBN: 9786052250303
Language: Turkish
Dimensions: 14.5 x 21 cm
Number of Pages: 144 pages
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