Following in the footsteps of her fictional detective Çetin İkmen, British novelist Barbara Nadel went on a night time walk through the old neighborhoods of Istanbul. She introduced her British audience to the enchanted ambiance of Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula in her most recent piece for The Guardian.
Through the eyes of Chief Inspector Çetin İkmen, Nadel takes readers on an enthralling tour through the historic streets of Istanbul. The article provides beneficial advertising for Turkey’s tourism industry by highlighting Istanbul’s touristic attraction and cultural diversity.
Nadel’s “Istanbul Tetralogy” series, which centers on Istanbul, has made her a household name in the crime fiction genre. Her books have become widely read in the UK and are gaining popularity in Turkey as well. Nadel’s intense love for Istanbul and her interest in its past are reflected in Çetin İkmen’s persona. İkmen holds a special place in crime fiction because he is more than just a detective; he is a figure who embodies a strong fascination for the city’s ancient mysteries. In his opinion, Istanbul, as presented in Nadel’s most recent Guardian piece, is an intriguing travel destination that British readers will find interesting.
Barbara Nadel expertly takes the reader on a night time journey in Istanbul
Barbara Nadel takes readers on a midnight tour of the city’s historic sites in this article. She follows her detective character Çetin İkmen as she explores Istanbul’s famous sites, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome, beginning on Ticarethane Street.
She imagines ghostly charioteers in the Hippodrome, capturing the city’s rich history and Byzantine traditions, and stops along Divan Yolu in the hopes of catching a sight of Sultan Abdulaziz’s soul.
Tales from the magnificent Hagia Sophia
Istanbul is shown as an eternal cultural gem at her last trip, Hagia Sophia, which evokes stories of Byzantine priests and Sultan Mehmed II’s conquest. Nadel contributes to Turkey’s cultural tourism by introducing British readers to Istanbul’s fascinating past through this intriguing excursion.
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