Constantinople and Istanbul: A Tale of Two Cities
March 17, 2025 10:00 am
Arts Society Lecturer
Constantinople and Istanbul: A Tale of Two Cities
Constantinople and Istanbul: A Tale of Two Cities
Apollo International Hotel
Constantinople and Istanbul, two names for one city. One city straddling Europe and Asia: Byzantine imperial capital for 1000 years then capital city of the Ottoman Turks. Â
Minarets and domes of Turkish mosques dominate the skyline, the waters of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus lap its shores, and a stroll through the streets reveals the city’s diverse and magnificent heritage.Â
Byzantine churches with colourful mosaics, Ottoman mosques with beautiful tilework, the luxurious palaces of the sultans, elegant fountains, bathhouses and bustling covered markets make Istanbul one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
There will be two lectures From Constantine to Conquest: The Byzantine City and The Ottoman City with a break for morning tea.
Sue Rollin
Sue Rollin lives in London and holds degrees in Near Eastern archaeology, South Asian studies and conference interpreting. She has tutored and lectured at London and Cambridge Universities, been a staff interpreter at the European Commission, and currently works as a freelance interpreter, lecturer and tour guide. Sue has travelled widely for work and pleasure and has led cultural tours in Spain, Sicily, Morocco, the Middle East, Central Asia and India. She has co-authored travel guides on Jordan and on Istanbul.Â
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