Journeying into Asia
A Scenic Voyage through the Bosporus
Beyond Karibjeh Kalesi, the straits widen significantly towards the Black Sea, extending to Phanaraci, a promontory that hosts Kumeli Battery and Lighthouse. Off the latter are the Gyanean or Blue Bocks, the mythical Bymplegades, believed by the ancients to crush all passing ships.
Contrasting Shores: European vs. Asiatic
The most breathtaking view of the Black Sea unfolds from the steamer during its passage across the Strait to the Asiatic Shore The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings. This side stands in stark contrast to the European shore, not only in lush vegetation but also in the architecture of houses and buildings, the condition of villages, and the distinctly Oriental character of the people seen at the landing-stages. One quickly realizes that crossing the Bosporus to the Asiatic side is more than a transition within Constantinopl
The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings
The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings
Mezar Burnu (Cemetery Point) stands on the site of the ancient Simas, and was in olden times notorious for its fane to Yenus of the Eorum, to which sailors resorted with votive offerings; it is now only noted for the large Moslem cemetery from which the cliff and village take their name.
Mezar Burnu, once known for its ancient worship site, is now recognized for the expansive Muslim cemetery that shares its name with the cliff and village.
Yeni Mahalleh – A Quaint Fishing Village
Yeni Mahalleh, the next place the steamer calls at, is merely a small fishing village, and is the point where the fortifications on the European side begin, with Fort Deli Tabia, built by M. Meunier, a French engineer, 1794.
Yeni Mahalleh, the next stop, is a small fishing village marking the start of fortifications on the European side, including Fort Deli Tabia, constructed by French engineer M. Meunier in 17
Scenic Delights Beyond Therapia
Exploring Buyukdereh
From Kir etch Burnu (Lime Point), a promontory just beyond Therapia, the first view of the Black Sea is obtained. This place, called Glethra (‘ key ’), was regarded by the ancients as the key to the Black Sea.
Explanation: Lime Point, beyond Therapia, offers the first glimpse of the Black Sea. Known as Glethra, meaning ‘key,’ it was historically considered the gateway to the Black Sea.
Buyukdereh – Ambassadors’ Retreat and Villas
The steamer does not call here Journeying into Asia, but crosses a deep bay, whence there is a good view of the Aqueducts, and arrives at Buyukclereh, where are the summer residences of the Spanish and Bussian ambassadors, and several fine villas belonging to wealthy inhabitants of Constantinople.
The steamer doesn’t stop, but as it crosses a deep bay, one can admire the Aqueducts. The destination is Buyukdereh, housing the summ
