Blue Guide Turkey - The Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts

by Bernard McDonagh, John Flower (Illustrator)

This book has detailed information about cities and towns, the archaeological sites and historical monuments in Turkey, including the Hittite sites of central Anatolia, the Classical sites of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, the Crusader castles of the south-east and the Selcuk mosques and medreses of Konya, Kayseri and Sivas. It has town plans, site plans, route maps, hotel recommendations, advice on traveling in Turkey, information about Turkish food, Turkish customs and Turkish history.

Genres: Travel

703 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.