A Guide to Istanbul

A Guide to Istanbul by Çelik Gülersoy offers a detailed exploration of Istanbul’s historic sites, blending the city’s Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern heritage with practical insights for visitors. Authored by a renowned Turkish preservationist known for restoring landmarks like Sögükçeşme Street and pavilions in Emirgan Park, the book features illustrated maps, photographs, and routes through areas such as Sultanahmet, covering cisterns, palaces, mosques, and lesser-known ruins. Spanning around 370 pages in editions like the 1976 French version, it reflects Gülersoy’s passion for conservation, making it an enduring companion for culturally curious travelers seeking authentic discoveries beyond typical tourist paths.