This book aims to produce a comprehensive history of the transformation of the Istanbul Beyazit Meydani [Square] related with the modernisation of the public realm in the Ottoman Empire. In opposition to the dominant view that the reshaping of urban spaces in Istanbul dates to the second half of the 19th century, this research argues that in fact, the transformation process began in the early 19th century. By the abolishment of the Janissary Corps in 1826, Sultan Mahmud II eradicated the signs of the Janissaries from the capital. The process of transformation of Beyazit Meydani, into Seraskerlik Meydani (the square of new army's headquarter) constitutes a unique case reflecting this long power struggle. This was realised at the expense of the exterior courtyard of the Beyazit Mosque, which constitutes a significant part of Ottoman mosque. The gradual demolition of the exterior courtyard signifies a conversion of the courtyard of the mosque to a square. This spatial transformation went hand in hand with the political and social changes. The development of the modern urban landscape was parallel to the emerging modern public life.
Emergence of Modern Public Space from a Traditional Mosque Courtyard
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This book aims to produce a comprehensive history of the transformation of the Istanbul Beyazit Meydani [Square] related with the modernisation of the public realm in the Ottoman Empire. In opposition to the dominant view that the reshaping of urban spaces in Istanbul dates to the second half of the 19th century, this research argues that in fact, the transformation process began in the early 19th century. By the abolishment of the Janissary Corps in 1826, Sultan Mahmud II eradicated the signs of the Janissaries from the capital. The process of transformation of Beyazit Meydani, into Seraskerlik Meydani (the square of new army's headquarter) constitutes a unique case reflecting this long power struggle. This was realised at the expense of the exterior courtyard of the Beyazit Mosque, which constitutes a significant part of Ottoman mosque. The gradual demolition of the exterior courtyard signifies a conversion of the courtyard of the mosque to a square. This spatial transformation went hand in hand with the political and social changes. The development of the modern urban landscape was parallel to the emerging modern public life.
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