National Geographic Traveler Istanbul And Western Turkey

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This ethnographic research project examines the generation of post-tariqa Tasavvuf (Sufism: a spiritual practice and philosophy recognised as the inner dimension of Islam) in a variety of private, semi-public, public, secular and sacred urban spaces in present-day Turkey. Through extensive field research in minority Sufi communities, this book investigates how devotees of specific orders maintain, adapt, mobilise, and empower their beliefs and values through embodied acts of their Sufi followers. Using an ethnographic methodology and theories derived from performance studies, Esra Çizmeci examines the multiple ways in which the post-tariqa Mevlevi and Rifai practice is formed in present-day Turkey, such as through the authority of the spiritual teacher; the individual and collective performance of Sufi rituals; nefs (self) training; and, most importantly, the practice of Sufi doctrines in everyday life through the production of sacred spaces. Drawing on the theories of performance, she examines how the Sufi way of living and spaces are created anew in the process of each devotee’s embodied action. This book is informed by theories in performance studies, anthropology, religious studies, and cultural studies and places current Sufi practices in a historical perspective.

Can One Person Upend a Prophecy as Old as Time? Hope Carmichael is on the run. The only question is, from whom? The mark on her neck has branded her as part of an ancient prophecy, the Bearer of the Key. But the Fallen Angels have misunderstood and think Hope is their long-awaited way to regain Heaven by force. Now Hope is chasing down the artifact that could open Heaven’s Gates, while seeking to destroy it before the Fallen catch up with her. Will the Triad crime ring track Hope and exact their punishment before she gets the chance? Is the ragtag band of angels surrounding her now there to protect her, or imprison her? And will Michael, the Archangel sworn to defend Heaven at all costs, be forced to deny his love for Hope and take her life, instead, so that the artifact won’t fall into enemy hands? The epic narrative introduced in Dark Hope continues in Dark Rising as Hope crisscrosses some of the most ancient sites in Europe and plumbs the depths of history in search of the truth about the Key, herself, and love. Exploring themes of identity, fate, jealousy, trust, and forgiveness, Dark Rising’s mythological scope and moral urgency deepen as we come to understand the choices and consequences faced by a young woman determined to follow her heart and chart her own destiny.

Scopri la magia di Istanbul e la splendida Turchia occidentale con la guida di viaggio definitiva per esploratori curiosi e viaggiatori appassionati. "Istanbul e Turchia occidentale" è la tua bussola culturale e pratica per navigare attraverso le ricchezze storiche e le meraviglie naturali di questa regione affascinante. Che tu sia un amante dell'arte, un gastronomo alla ricerca di sapori autentici o un avventuriero in cerca di paesaggi mozzafiato, questa guida diventerà il tuo compagno di viaggio insostituibile. All'interno, troverai descrizioni approfondite dei luoghi imperdibili, dai tesori nascosti ai siti patrimonio dell'umanità, tutti accompagnati da consigli pratici e culturali che arricchiranno la tua esperienza. Che tu stia pianificando una breve visita o un soggiorno prolungato, "Istanbul e Turchia occidentale." ti guiderà attraverso itinerari personalizzati e avventure memorabili.

Fifteen step-by-step itineraries for exploring Istanbul, plus streamlined tours for seeing the city in a day, in a weekend, for history lovers, with kids, and more.

Tous les jours, des spécialistes du National Geographic visitent le monde, s'immergent dans un pays pour y prendre le pouls de sa culture, de son histoire et de sa population. Vous pouvez faire vôtre l'expérience sans égale des guides de voyage National Geographic et : Organiser votre voyage à partir de ce panorama complet d'Istanbul et de la Turquie occidentale, qui vous permet d'adapter votre itinéraire au temps dont vous disposez ainsi qu'à vos centres d'intérêt ; Vivre des expériences inoubliables, telles que l'exploration des ruines d'Ephèse, la dégustation du célèbre yaourt de Kalinca ou la visite d'un hammam traditionnel, sans oublier le survol de la Cappadoce en montgolfière ; Vous inspirer des conseils donnés par les photographes, auteurs et explorateurs du National Geographic sur leurs lieux favoris, la manière d'y accéder et plus encore ; Suivre les idées d'excursions à pied ou en bateau, agrémentées de cartes en couleurs et de descriptions des sites, comme la vieille ville d'Istanbul, les bucoliques îles des Princes ou le détroit du Bosphore ; Tester les promenades hors des sentiers battus et partir à la découverte des cheminées de fée de la vallée Rose, randonner sur l'antique voie lycienne ou vous échapper de l'effervescence stambouliote pour la forêt de Belgrade ; Consulter les encadrés qui, à chaque début de chapitre, récapitulent les sites et activités à ne pas manquer ; Admirer les innombrables photographies et cartes qui donnent à voir le meilleur de chaque site et faciliteront vos choix.