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Mon 17 Mar 2025

Join ArtsNational Newcastle for an intriguing journey through time with "Constantinople and Istanbul: A Tale of Two Cities," presented by the delightful Sue Rollin, who wears many hats—archaeologist, tour guide, and author. Now, if you think one city is a handful, try dealing with two names for the same place. Istanbul, perched stylishly on the border of Europe and Asia, has traded high-fives between empires for over a thousand years—first serving up Byzantine splendor and then flaunting its Ottoman flair. With minarets and domes reaching for the sky like they're in a perpetual race, the city's charm lies in its bustling streets filled with mosaic-adorned churches, tile-studded mosques, and palatial wonders fit for a sultan. It's like one giant history lesson wrapped in a culinary adventure where the shops are as colorful as the spices they sell.

The event features two lectures that promise to take you from the grand days of Constantinople to its Ottoman makeover. You can expect to feel like an armchair traveler as you sip your tea during a leisurely break. So put on your thinking cap—or don't, it's art, after all—and get ready to explore a place that's as complex as your favourite soap opera plot twist. Check out the details on their website and pencil this one into your calendar.

More information at artsnationalnewcastle.org.au/




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