A journey through history and culture along the iconic Golden Horn in Istanbul, where Ottoman traditions blend seamlessly with modern delights.
The Golden Horn Rowing Cup was held for the second time this year in the Golden Horn, and featured competitive races between national and international rowing teams. / Photo: AA
This picturesque scene framed Istanbul’s timeless panorama: the grandeur of Suleymaniye, Fatih and Eyup on one side, and the majestic Galata Tower on the other. Minarets and graveyards stood in harmony alongside centuries-old cypress trees and the colourful historical houses of Balat. During the reign of Ottoman sultan Ahmed the Third in 1703 and until the revolt led by Patrona Halil in 1730, the Golden Horn, known as Halic by locals, was a bustling hub that reflected the ceremonious aura of the Tulip Era, the time when the Ottoman Empire spent lavishly on the development of art and grand architecture.
"Some of these excursions were specifically scheduled to coincide with full moons," he says,"and they featured live musicians on board the caique."
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