Istanbul 400 years ago

ICOC published the section which tells about the life in the 17th century in the famed explorer’s travelogue, still attracting marvel even after thousands of years. The work Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnamesi (Travelogue) Istanbul offers a comprehensive historical panorama of Istanbul conveying the daily life 400 years ago with striking details.

ENRICHED WITH MINIATURES

Addressing all aspects of Istanbul in the 17th century, Evliya Çelebi’s Istanbul is accompanied by the most striking Istanbul miniatures and maps drawn by Ottoman artists.

TRADE LIFE IN THE CITY 

One of the travelogue’s most striking parts is Evliya Çelebi’s account of the merchants in Istanbul. Evliya Çelebi provides specific descriptions of hundreds of merchants catering for the needs of the city, and he transforms his travelogue into a picture book with such details.

THE ADVENTURE THAT STARTED IN EMİNÖNÜ

The unique travelogue of Evliya Çelebi is one of the most comprehensive and striking examples of its kind. Istanbul Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Istanbul section of this adventure which sprouts from Eminönü to 25 million square kilometers with a special edition. The Istanbul section is regarded as one of the most important monographs written about the city to day.

31 Temmuz 2018 Salı

Etiketler : English