Sources Regarding Ceremonies in Ottoman Istanbul
The ceremonies held in Istanbul during the Ottoman period are helpful in understanding urban history from a few angles. The features of ceremonies describe the cultural identity of the people of Istanbul, whereas their settings portray the streets, palaces and sanctuaries of the city. Clothing and decorations reflect the sense of taste. Whatever their quality, any ceremony flowing into the streets of Istanbul or using any part of it as its setting will help to better understand the history of the city. This study treats the sources regarding the ceremonies held in the Ottoman period and some of contemporary research on the same period.
ZEYNEP TARIM ERTUĞ
