The Architect’s Apprentice 22 novembre 2014
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The Guardian (UK) Saturday, November 22, 2014, p. 11
Aditi Sriram
A boy’s love for an elephant brings old Istanbul to life. Elif Shafak’s novels resemble maps that use detailed keys to help readers to journey through them, so it’s not surprising that her latest book is about the building of an ancient city. (suite…)
Tracking Turkey’s First Starchitect 10 juin 2012
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The New York Times (USA) June 10, 2012, p. TR9
By Andrew Ferren
“The only way to arrive at Semsi Pasha Mosque is by water,” my guide said as our little boat dodged two tankers on the Bosporus. On every shore around us, the domes and minarets of some of Istanbul’s nearly 3,000 mosques delineated the skyline of a city that looks like no other. (suite…)
Welcome to 9 UNESCO Heritage sites in Turkey 1 novembre 2007
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Korea Times
October 28, 2007 Sunday
As it is a historically and culturally wealthy country bearing a full range of heritages, Turkey is bringing out a « Tourism strategy of Turkey 2023 » with their tremendous ambition. (suite…)
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