A podcast about urban exploration in Istanbul, Turkey, "Slouching Towards Byzantium" takes listeners through the historical backstreets of Istanbul, talking about the ancient history as it blends with the contemporary topography, as well as general ramblings and commentary about being a foreign 'flaneur' (urban walker) in this fantastical, great city.
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A podcast about urban exploration in Istanbul, Turkey, "Slouching Towards Byzantium" takes listeners through the historical backstreets of Istanbul, talking about the ancient history as it blends with the contemporary topography, as well as general ramblings and commentary about being a foreign 'flaneur' (urban walker) in this fantastical, great city.
"A Shimmering Decay": Those crumbling Golden Horn walls
Slouching Towards Byzantium
19 minutes 21 seconds
5 years ago
"A Shimmering Decay": Those crumbling Golden Horn walls
Today's episode is about Istanbuls Ancient Golden Horn seawalls - the area vaguely between Ayvansaray and Eminonü. Join me for a brief intro to Istanbuls Old city, then lets hop a boat up the Haliç. I'll wander about, have some çay, marvel at the innovative use of Byzantine architecture alongside modern cafes, check out the Gül Cami mosque, dodge cars and be chased by small children. Be sure to check Instagram for some maps and photos.
Slouching Towards Byzantium
A podcast about urban exploration in Istanbul, Turkey, "Slouching Towards Byzantium" takes listeners through the historical backstreets of Istanbul, talking about the ancient history as it blends with the contemporary topography, as well as general ramblings and commentary about being a foreign 'flaneur' (urban walker) in this fantastical, great city.
