Strolling Through: Istanbul(Edition 2)Paul Ammann and Jeff Offutt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The authors
donate all royalties
from book sales to a scholarship fund
for software engineering students at George Mason University.
Strolling Through: IstanbulYou’ll find secret histories of Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, hidden markets, and even ancient bathhouses. Unlike typical guides, this book treats Istanbul as a living entity rather than a museum. It is organized into 22 detailed walking tours . Strolling Through Istanbul The authors were professors at Bosphorus University who lived in the city for decades, infusing the text with deep historical scholarship. Strolling Through Istanbul Reviewers describe it as "erudite yet readable," though some modern readers find its 500+ pages of detail a bit "dry" or dense for a casual trip. 🗺️ Key Itineraries from the Book Strolling Through Istanbul The "story" of the city unfolds across its famous seven hills: |
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