istanbul, turkey arrive: tuesday 20 july 0800 depart - University of ...

IST03 BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE IN ISTANBUL (1000-1800 Tuesday, 20 July) Minimum 20/
Maximum 30 (PRICE: $79)
[FDP: SILVER]
This tour will focus on the historic city center—both of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, led
by Constantine I, as well as Istanbul, renamed by the Ottoman sultans who conquered the city in 1453. Its
attention to Orthodox churches as well as mosques and baths make it an ideal introduction for Professor Silver’s
students to the layered and textured history of this eternal capital.
Drive over the Golden Horn into the Old Town where
you will visit the Kariye Museum, formerly the Chora
Church or “Church of the Holy Savior Outside the
Walls.” Constantine I built this monastery/church
outside the city walls during the fourth century. It later
served as a mosque (Kariye Camii) and is now a
museum. The current building was built in the late 11 th
century, with numerous repairs and restructuring in the
following centuries. Most of the interior decorations, the
famous mosaics, and the mural paintings date from
about 1320.
Continue driving along the restored city walls to the Golden Horn Gate and Seven Towers where Roman armies
entered the city. Visit the Church of Sergius and Bacchus (Kucuk Ayasofya Cami), the palace chapel of Justinian,
and the Mosaic Museum. Tour the underground sixth-century Basilican cistern with its brickwork vaulting
supported by 336 Corinthian columns. Walk to the Hippodrome to view the Obelisk of Theodosius and the bronze
Serpentine Column. The last stop is Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Museum), a fifth-century basilica with an immense
dome, which is the largest in Istanbul and still considered to be an architectural marvel. Please note: This trip is
recommended for all Art History students and involves a considerable amount of walking. Box lunches from the
ship will be provided.
IST04 ADVERTISING IN TURKEY (1100-1400 Tuesday, 20 July) Minimum 12/Maximum 20 (PRICE: $28 +
OOPEX) PRE-SALE ONLY
[FDP: BIPPUS]
Advertising is one of the most prevalent and accessible social artifacts that we encounter on our journeys. Özlem
Sandikci is an assistant professor of marketing at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, and an expert on the
religious and cultural significance of clothing as it intersects with modern living, the politics of representation in
advertising, and the social implications of consumerism in Turkey.
Dr. Sandikci will meet us at the ship, give an introductory talk on these topics, then lead us on a walk through the
city. We will take the Tünel and underground funicular to the Beyoğlu district and along the 3.5 kilometer-long
Istiklal Street. Istiklal is a famous and historic pedestrian street—the home of numerous museums, shops, movie
theatres, music venues and restaurants. Dr. Sandicki will point out sights of interest and answer questions. At the
conclusion of the tour, students will be free to explore the city and return to the ship on their own. Please note: Outof-pocket
expenses includes public transportation and lunch (on your own, at the conclusion of the FDP).
65