This is Istanbul, An Istanbul Culture Book 2

He wandered from street to street; Haldun Hürel, the language of Istanbul, which he researches line by line, tells the story of this magnificent and unfortunate city today in This is Istanbul. Hundreds of madrasahs, churches, inns, baths that were destroyed because of the crooked construction, even the wind could not blow in their place... Historical mosques that were rebuilt! And many more historical monuments that are still standing stubbornly, even though their backs are bent.

Haldun Hürel offers unique treasures in the back streets to those who think that Istanbul consists only of Sultanahmet Square; Mosque ruins, fountains, land walls and hundreds of other works stuck among ugly structures, which are used as dumps today.

The author asks, "How was this city, the pearl of history, massacred?" This place answers the question with examples from Istanbul.

In addition to being a work that examines the history of Istanbul in depth, I believe that this work in your hand can also be read like a story book for those who love this beautiful city. As we proceed along these lines, in which I have also stated my views on "my Istanbul", we will need to sit down and think once again about the countless works that bear witness to the history of the legendary Istanbul and which we should all protect.



Number of Pages: 490

Year of Printing: 2012


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Kapi Yayinlari

First Publication Year: 2012

Number of Pages: 490

Language: Turkish