A spatial study of three Ottoman capitals: Bursa, Edirne, and Istanbul

TitleA spatial study of three Ottoman capitals: Bursa, Edirne, and Istanbul
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsKuran A
JournalMuqarnas
Volume13
Pagination114–131
KeywordsBursa, Edirne, istanbul, Ottoman
AbstractUnder Ottoman rule the cities in former Romano-Byzan-tine territories underwent a transformation within the framework of the conventional Turkish urban organization of castle, city, and suburb, but in each a somewhat different scheme evolved.