Construction : a journal for the architectural engineering and contracting interests of Canada (1913)
Macdonald, Ivan S, McLean, Robert Craik, Reed, Frederick, Keith, Fraser Sanderson, 1878-, Toutloff, M. B · Toronto : Consolidated Press · leaf 105
epillars leads to the Sublime Porte, a large modernpalace in the Italian style. Many and varied are the palaces of Constantin-ople. The favorite residence of the Commenianemperors was the palace of the Blackernae, the ruinsof which are quite picturesque. The Seraglio is ofthe greatest interest and… … IMPERIAL MUSEU.M AT STAMBOUL. CONSTRUCTION 103 occupied the old palace. The newone was started in 1 468 and becamethe home of the sultans for threecenturies. A battlemented wall ofsquare towers separates it from Stam-bul, enclosing terraces of beautifulgardens. Next to the Seraglio inimportance is…
Building · Architecture
Internet Archive · Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
