About Turkey

A Handbook for Living in Turkey

Balconies of Istanbul

Beyond the Orchard

Boğaz'dan...

Byzantine Istanbul

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Istanbul's Bazar Quarter...BACKSTREET WALKING TOURS
Ann Marie Mershon and Edda Renker Weissenbacher


Printed in: English | 1st edition: 2009 | Page Layout: Çiğdem Dilbaz | 182 pages | Book size: 12.5 x 21.5cm | Price: 30 TL | ISBN: 9789944424592 |

 
Istanbul teems with history, architecture, and culture. You'll discover them for yourself as you follow these routes through the seldom-explored streets around Istanbul's famous bazaars: The Garand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Edda Renker Weissenbacher has wandered the bazaar district for decades, amassing a wealth of knowledge about these fascinating back streets. Ann Marie Mershon's photos enhance the authors' detailed descriptions of over 80 enchanting sites along these self-guided walks. Fallow one or all four-and become familiar with the city's historical hans, mosques, and bazaars. Prepare to be beguiled by your excursion into ancient Istanbul.