Alyson Wharton: 1 book
The Architects of Ottoman Constantinople
The Balyan Family and the History of Ottoman Architecture
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2015
The Balyan family were a dynasty of architects, builders and property owners who acted as the official architects to the Ottoman Sultans throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Originally Armenian, the family is responsible for some of the most famous Ottoman buildings in existence, many of which...
