Tag Archives: Turkey

The Ornate Bird Palaces of Ottoman-Era Turkey

Posted on April 16, 2018 by agogo22

An important element of Ottoman architecture in Turkey was the addition of birdhouses affixed to the outer walls of significant city structures, a safe space for regular avian guests to nest outside of mosques, inns, bridges, libraries, schools, and fountains. The birdhouses were … Continue reading →

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The Istanbul Art-Boom Bubble

Posted on February 12, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on Urban Cultural Heritage & Creative Practice:
Istiklal Caddesi, the central pedestrian artery of Istanbul. By SUZY HANSEN Published: February 10, 2012 From the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/magazine/istanbul-art-boom-bubble.html Earlier this winter, the giant 120-year-old Ottoman bank building in Istanbul…

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