TY -  JOUR
PY -  2020
SN -  2239-6330
T1 -  Istanbul’s heritage at risk: the Galata district
JO -  TERRITORIO
DA -  1/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
DO -  10.3280/TR2020-093020
UR -  http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/Scheda_rivista.aspx?idArticolo=67810
AU -  Ivkovska, Velika
AU -  Orlandi, Luca
SP -  129
EP -  138
IS -  93
VL -  
LA -  EN
AB -  Istanbul’s Galata district is a multicultural crossroad in the Mediterranean. Throughout Istanbul’s transformation into a modern metropolis Galata maintained its distinctive and cosmopolitan character due to the cultural diversity of its inhabitants. This aspect of Galata was perpetuated by the continuous arrival of foreigners, who brought their own culture, traditions, and religion. This study demonstrates the architectural richness of the district by examining its coexisting civilizations, past and present. The district today faces the alarming possibility of disappearance due to neglect and lack of improvements. It is important to define Galata and its past layers as a historical and cultural asset and to preserve the richness and multicultural origins of this integral part of Istanbul’s identity.
PB -  FrancoAngeli
ER -