Constantinople: szereplők, idővonal és helyszínek

The narrator leaves Marseille aboard the Léonidas and sails past Mediterranean islands before landing at Malta.

The narrator explores Valletta’s streets, defenses, palace, and St. John’s Church before returning aboard.

At Syra, the narrator goes ashore with Vivier, who entertains café customers with smoke-filled bubbles.

The travelers explore Smyrna, ride donkeys to the Caravan Bridge, and climb Mount Pagus.

The narrator reaches Constantinople, finds its streets dirty and difficult, and soon leaves his lodging to explore.

From his Pera lodging, the narrator walks through an old cemetery and poor lanes to the Golden Horn.

During Ramadan, the narrator travels by boat to watch the sultan pray before exploring brightly lit streets.

The narrator explores the bazaars and examines weapons, fabrics, and ornaments in Ludovic’s shop.

At the Pera tekké, the narrator watches the Mevlevi pass from prayers into sustained spinning.

In Scutari, the narrator watches the howling dervishes perform chanting, piercing, and ritual trampling.

The narrator watches Karagheuz shadow plays and questions how obscene performances coexist with strict morals.

The narrator watches the sultan return from prayers and attends dinner with a former pasha of Kurdistan.

The narrator joins celebrations on the water, but crowded boats make his return to Top’Hané dangerous.

The narrator and a French companion watch acrobats, eat in Psammathia, and explore the outer walls on horseback.

Through the Sardinian legation, the narrator attends the Beïram and watches the sultan receive ceremonial homage.

Repeated fires devastate Constantinople, while the Charlemagne’s crew rescues victims and fights the flames.

The narrator visits Hagia Sophia, examining its architecture, Christian remains, Muslim furnishings, and restoration.

The narrator tours accessible parts of the Seraglio, seeing plain apartments, jeweled treasures, a library, and an ornate throne.

Mr. Balyan guides the narrator through an unfinished imperial palace with elaborate decoration and a luxurious bath.

The narrator surveys the Atmeidan’s monuments, recounts Mahmoud’s destruction of the Janissaries, and visits two cisterns.

The narrator crosses to Kadi-Keuï, shares lunch at Ludovic’s home, and enjoys nearby music and theater.

The narrator visits Mount Bougourlou, stays on Prinkipo, and rides to a monastery used as an asylum.

Traveling along the Bosphorus by steamer, the narrator observes waterfront homes, strong currents, and public leisure.

After visiting Buyuk-Déré, Therapia, and the Sweet Waters of Europe, the narrator leaves Constantinople with mixed relief and sadness.