Blue Guide Turkey

by Bernard McDonagh

The most visited areas along the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines are covered in extensive detail. This highly acclaimed Blue Guide also provides more information on central and eastern Turkey than any other guide and unrivaled coverage of Turkey s wonderful artistic heritage.

Genres: Travel

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delight to read a travel book for grown-ups, written with a proper vocabulary that doesn't shy away from words like 'incarnadine.' I used the Blue Guide many years ago to plan an unforgettable trip through Greece and this time it's the antiquities of Turkey center stage, once again handled with care and style. This book is full of juicy historical details and gossip about the Byzantine emperors and Turkish sultans, which fill in the story so that you know what you're seeing when you get there. In short, five stars, no kidding, a good read.

[dantelk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suberb context, unless you are searching for something very specific (and probably in ruins) in Turkey, this book would include it, and will have the best explanations.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

The historian's guide on a trip to Turkiye. Great history intro section that combines high-level historical events with detailed timeline. Excellent coverage of cities, including many I've not been able to reach despite my many weeks in Turkiye.