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The Ottoman Empire's rule in the Balkans began in the late 14th century and continued until the late 19th century, and its impact on the region's history, culture, and society was significant. The systematic study of Ottoman influence in the Balkans, however, has only gained pace from the early 20th century.
Architectural Heritage of the Ottoman Balkans: Public Buildings and Urban Spaces explores aspects and instances of Ottoman public architecture in the Balkans, a region that encompassed diverse populations, climates, and landscapes, all of which contributed to a wide array of architectural variations in both public and private structures. Throughout the book, a common thread emerges: the rich tapestry of Ottoman architecture in the Balkans reflects a synthesis of influences, both local and global. Ottoman, regional, and European architectural traditions intertwine to create a distinctive architectural identity that characterizes the region.
This book also underscores the challenges of studying historical architecture, including language barriers and the scarcity of well-preserved records, while highlighting the importance of understanding these structures in their historical and cultural contexts.
Contents
Introduction
Velika Ivkovska
SECTION 1
Types and Development
1 Fountains in Ottoman Period - Case studies of Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey.
Meltem Vatan and Desislava Hristova
2 Bedestens in Ottoman (Balkan) cities: architecture and functions
Stela Tasheva and Sasha Lozanova
3 Ḫān-s of Eastern Bosnia: a road network in transition, between late medieval and Ottoman contexts?
Vincent Thérouin
4 Muslim and non-muslim educational institution buildings in Mostar during the Ottoman period (1483-1878) and their current situation
Emel Topçu and Yunus Dilber
5 The Ottoman railway network and its buildings in the region of eastern Macedonia and Thrace: history and architecture
Katerina Ritzouli
6 Shaping Ottoman Urban Fabrics: The Tobacco Warehouses of Kavala
Velika Ivkovska
SECTION 2
Elements and Case Studies
7 Commercial Identity and National Style: The Usul-I Mimari- Osmani at the intersection of architectural style and nation building
Marko Icev
8 Two monuments of Thrace connected to the name of the ottoman general Gazi Evrenos Beg: an architectural and constructional comparative analysis
Damiani Karageorgiadou and Katerina Ritzouli
9 The baths of Ottoman Nicosia. Construction and adaptation of public buildings and their renovation in the 21st century
Kinga Białek
Conclusion
Haris Dervišević
