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IST20 PALACES OF ISTANBUL AND ASIATIC SIDE (0900-1700 Wednesday, 21 July) Minimum 26/No
Maximum (PRICE: $88)
Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents, holds the precious relics of three empires and capitals and
is a unique link between East and West, past and present. Each empire that occupied Anatolia left its indelible
imprint on Turkish art and architecture.
During this practicum, you will visit several palaces. The Dolmabahçe Palace, which was the second residence of the
sultans until 1923, has elaborately decorated halls and rooms. The Yildiz Palace, with its Imperial Gardens, houses
the Sale Pavilion, which was a guesthouse for foreign dignitaries. Next see the Aynali Kavak Palace on the Golden
Horn, which is one of the oldest Ottoman Palaces in Istanbul. Continue over the Conqueror’s Bridge to the Asian
side and drive along the Asian shores to visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, where Eastern traditions meet Western
traditions. Next see the Kucuksu Palace on Bosphorus in Istanbul. Walk through the courtyards of embellished halls
and view the fine arts on display. (Boxed lunches from the ship will be provided.)
IST21 BLACK SEA COAST (1000-1830 Wednesday, 21 July) Minimum 26/Maximum 40 (PRICE: $64)
The Bosphorus Strait, the world’s narrowest for international navigation, forms a boundary between the European
and Asian sides of Turkey. Drive along the shores of the Bosphorus Strait and the European coastal strip. In the
morning, visit the quaint village town of Kilyos before crossing over the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian side. In
the afternoon, visit Beykoz, which is lush with greenery, and Uskudar, Istanbul’s oldest residential suburb, before
returning to the pier.
IST22 LEGENDS OF ISTANBUL: ATATURK, THE MEHTER BAND, & DOLMABAHÇE PALACE (1230-
1730 Wednesday, 21 July) Minimum 20/Maximum 25 (PRICE: $52)
[FDP: PATTERSON]
This FDP is meant to give participants a sense of the impact Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had on modern Turkey by
tracing some of the places in Istanbul that shaped Ataturk’s life and were, in turn, shaped by Ataturk.
First visit the house of Ataturk in Istanbul to learn about Ataturk who is sometimes called “The Godfather of Modern
Turkey.” Then continue to the Military Museum; Ataturk studied at the War College here. Participants can view
items dating from the era of the Conquest of Istanbul, such as a large collection of armor, weapons, tents, paintings,
photographs, and a piece of the chain used by the Byzantines to protect the Golden Horn. Additionally, many
exhibits focus on Ataturk’s military career.
Following this visit, enjoy the performances of Mehter. During battles, the Mehter (the name given to Ottoman
Military Band) would create a tremendous noise with mounted timpani, horns and bagpipes, as the Ottomans
marched through the Balkans into Central Europe. When retreating from the battles, they left many of their
instruments behind, and these eventually found their way into the orchestrations of such illustrious composers as
Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and even John Phillip Sousa.
After the performance, continue to Dolmabahçe Palace, the second residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Walk through
the magnificently decorated rooms and halls of the Palace. Here participants can learn about Ottoman Empire, the
power struggle during World War I, and the end of the Empire—specifically Ataturk’s role in this as a world leader,
founding the Turkish Republic in 1923. By participating in this FDP, Professor Patterson’s students will gain a
deeper understanding of this important historical, political and rhetorical figure.
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