Picturesque Travel to Istanbul and the Bosphorus Shores

A Picturesque Voyage to Constantinople and the Shores of the Bosphorus, by the French artist Antoine Ignace Melling, is one of the unique works from the 19th century that depicts the natural beauty, architectural fabric, and social life of Istanbul and the Bosphorus through engravings. Melling, who served as Sultan Selim III's palace architect during the Ottoman period, recorded Istanbul's daily life, the palace environment, and the shores of the Bosphorus with original visuals, a privilege few foreign artists had, thanks to the support of Hatice Sultan, allowing him access to the harem. The detailed engravings in the work present the spirit of the era and the city's landscape from a historical perspective; they offer the reader not just a travelogue but also a panorama of Istanbul's architectural, cultural, and social fabric. This prestige edition, prepared by Demirören Publications with texts in Turkish, English, and French, with its extensive engraving archive and large format, is an invaluable resource for both history and travel literature enthusiasts.

Who is it for?
It is a resource prepared for history enthusiasts interested in the history of Ottoman-era Istanbul, the cultural and natural beauty of the Bosphorus, travelogue lovers, and collectors looking for prestige works enriched with engravings.