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By Suzanne Swan
This quantity exhibits Turkey at its most sensible, from the attractive shorelines and azure seas to the glittering mosques and church buildings, fascinating historical quarters and vibrant bazaars. In-depth insurance is given to Istanbul with the aid of cutaways of old constructions, pictorial maps and three-D aerial perspectives. This award-winning consultant additionally permits you to realize the treasures of this historic civilisation, with in-depth insurance of many archaeological websites, together with the classical ruined urban of Ephesus and the cliff-side troglodyte village at Uchisar.
DK Eyewitness commute Guides are the single courses that paintings both good for suggestion, as a making plans instrument, a pragmatic source whereas touring, and a souvenir following any trip.
Each advisor is jam-packed with the up to date, trustworthy vacation spot info each traveller wishes, together with wide inn and eating place listings, themed itineraries, lush images, and diverse maps.
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THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE Extent in AD 565 Gate of St Romanus Mocius Cistern Forum of Arcadius Harbour of Theodosius TYPICAL LATE BYZANTINE CHURCH A central apse is flanked by two smaller side apses. Four columns support the dome. Brickwork may alternate with layers of stone. Golden mosaics cover the ceilings and upper walls. T H E H I S T O R Y O F T U R K E Y 51 “Greek Fire” The Byzantines defended their shores using powerful ships called dromons, oared vessels from which “Greek fire” (an early form of napalm) could be directed at enemy vessels.
Mevlâna Festival (10–17 Dec), Konya (see pp250–51). A festival that commemorates Celaleddin Rumi (see p255), A champion camel, adorned with tassels and rugs NATIONAL HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day (1 Jan) National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı (23 Apr) National Youth and Sports Day Gençlik ve Spor Günü (19 May) Conquest of Istanbul (May 29) Navy Day Denizcilik Günü (1 Jul) Victory Day Zafer Bayramı (30 Aug) Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı (29 Oct) Atatürk Commemoration Day (10 Nov) New Year’s celebrations in Istanbul 38 I N T R O D U C I N G T U R K E Y ISTANBUL The Climate of Turkey Turkey’s mountainous terrain and maritime influence have created diverse climatic regions.
Thus the tion, as well as military orgaempire became easy prey for nization. A key practice was the plotting and intrigue of devşirme, which required the Janissaries, as well as the rural Christian subjects to expansionist ambitions of give one son to the service other powers. of the sultan.