Literature is a crucial gateway to understanding any society. If you're interested in gaining a deeper insight into Turkish society, let's explore its literary works together. 1. Begin your journey with a traditional Turkish tea at Caferağa Medresesi – a historic 300-year-old Islamic school. 2. Explore the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Museum Library, dedicated to one of Turkey’s most celebrated authors, and immerse yourself in the literary history of Turkish literature. 3. Uncover the mystery of Istanbul through the eyes of Agatha Christie as you visit iconic landmarks like the Orient Express Train Station and the renowned Pera Palace Hotel. 4. Stroll across the Galata Bridge, taking in the breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline and its unique position as a city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. 5. Engage in enriching discussions about Turkish literature, its cultural significance, and the timeless stories that have shaped the city’s literary landscape.
45 minutesAdmission free
45 minutesAdmission free
Murder on the Orient Express (1934), one of the most famous works by Agatha Christie, takes place on the Simplon Orient Express. The story brings us back to 1930s, when Orient Express is stopped by heavy snowfall. A murder is discovered, and Poirot’s trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the case. The opening chapters of the novel take place primarily in Istanbul. The rest of the novel takes place in Yugoslavia, with the train trapped between Vinkovci and Brod.
30 minutesAdmission free
The Galata Bridge (Turkish: Galata Köprüsü, Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɡaɫata cœpɾyˈsy]) is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Renowned crime author Agatha Christie was a constant guest of Pera Palace Hotel, and she always stayed in Room 411. It is rumoured that, it was the room, Christie wrote her popular novel, Murder on the Orient Express. Now, Room 411 is recognized as the Agatha Christie Room. The room still has its original antique furniture and lots of materials to acknowledge the departed author. Since the place serves as a hotel we will not be able to see the room but we will have a drink at the patisserie of the hotel to complete our tour.
30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Alman Çeşmesi (German Fountain) is a minute far from the Sultan Ahmet tramway station on foot.
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