Sultans’ dreams: The Ottomans’ unfulfilled Istanbul projects
Saro DADYAN – Istanbul Life
In the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire launched extensive modernization projects to transform Istanbul into a European metropolis. Some of these designs were realized and some never saw the light of day. To repeat the successes of Paris in reconstructive urban planning, Ottoman Sultans relied on French architects, focusing on re-designing Istanbul with new public plazas, landmarks and bridges. Many projects were left on paper in the end, but what if the sultans’ dreams had come
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