<p>For over 1000 years, Constantinople thrived as the "New Rome", the capital of the Byzantine Empire. During this time the wealth of the empire was used to create masterpieces of architecture and art, many of which still remain in Istanbul to this day. This collection of pleasant walks reveals the splendid legacy of the Byzantines. From the magnificent domed nave of the Hagia Sophia to the majestic remains of the 1500 year-old Theodosian land walls, from the exquisite mosaics of the Chora Church to the Greek Orthodox churches of the Bosphorus and Fener, this book explores some of the finest treasures Istanbul has to offer. Against a backdrop of monuments, churches, palaces and sacred springs, the history, culture, art and religion of the Byzantines are presented and explained. Anecdotes introduce the figures and events that shaped the Byzantine era.</p>

Byzantine Istanbul

Graven, Robert Van Den

Citlembik Publications

Istanbul's glorious history as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire for over 1000 years, comes alive through this guide to the city's many Byzantine sites. From famous landmarks like Hagia Sophia Church and the Hippodrome to lesser-known churches, cisterns, sacred springs, and the 5th-century Theodosian land walls, the ten walking routes in this guide take the visitor through every layer of the city's Byzantine past. The revised and expanded 2nd edition features new photographs and all new maps; updated information on newly restored sites and recent archeological discoveries; and a new section guiding visitors along the seawalls and neighborhoods by the Marmara Sea. Not just a guidebook, Byzantine Istanbul also provides in-depth context on Byzantine history, Greek Orthodox Christianity, and art and architectural developments. A must-read for visitors curious about Istanbul's rich Byzantine history.

Byzantine Istanbul: A Self-Guided Tour

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Byzantine Istanbul

Byzantine Istanbul: A Self-Guided Tour