Byzantine Istanbul: A Self-Guided Tour

By Robert van den Graven

Istanbul's glorious history as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire for over one thousand years, comes alive through this guide to the city's many Byzantine sites. From the awe-inspiring domed nave of Hagia. Sophia to the majestic remains of the fifth-century Theodosian walls, from the exquisite mosaics of Chora Church to dungeons and underground cisterns, from Greek Orthodox churches to sacred springs, the ten walking routes in this book lake visitors through every layer of Istanbul's rich Byzantine past. Not just a guidebook, Byzantine Istanbul presents in-depth background on the history, culture, art, and religion of the Byzantines, while fascinating and entertaining historical anecdotes will introduce you to the figures and events that shaped the Byzantine era. This updated and expanded second edition features new photos and all new maps; information on newly restored churches and recent ar'heological excavations of the Great Palace and the ancient Eleutherius Harb and a new walk along the seawalls by the Marmara Sea, making it the most comprehensive guide to Byzantine Istanbul available. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 994442451X
• ISBN13: 9789944424516
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Citlembik Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"