A Flexible Travel Plan for Discovering Bulgaria
The best travel plan is one you can enjoy while you are living it. For some visitors, that means seeing
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Walking Tours Istanbul for Architecture Lovers
Read the city through its streets Istanbul is a city where architecture appears in layers. Grand buildings rise above busy
A Slower Way to Discover Ephesus on Foot
Leave space in the day The best walking experiences often begin with an unhurried plan. Ephesus has many remains to
The Pay and Daily Life of the Janissaries
Salary and Promotion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman military sites, the Janissaries were not only
Estimating the Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry
The Importance of the Zaims and Timariots The Zaims and Timariots formed the backbone of the Ottoman cavalry for many
Muslim Prayer and a European Observer’s Opinion
A Scene of Quiet Worship The writer continues describing the way Muslims prayed, especially in the Ottoman Empire. He says
The Followers of the Kalenderi Santon
The Character of the Santon The Santon, or holy man, described in the previous section was known for his strict
Influence and Corruption of the Sect
These people were easily persuaded to give false testimony in favor of their sect, often ignoring fairness or reason. They
The Two Main Sects Turks and Persians
Among the followers of Mahomet, there are two major sects whose members are often hostile toward each other: the Turks
Restrictions on Christian Churches
The Mahometan religion allowed Christians to keep their old churches and houses of worship, but with strict limits. Churches and