![]() The theme for this exhibition is travel, and we follow in the footsteps of Evliya and other adventurers such as Lady Mary Montagu, Jean de Thevenot, Thomas Dallam and Thomas Coryate in exploring the constant mix of conversations that have occurred between different people, cultures and societies. To be brave enough to seek out new encounters and the discoveries they may lead to, equipped with a thirst for adventure, a mischievous imagination, and an eye for inspiration. His story is one of travel and curiousity – embarking on a physical, intellectual and spiritual journey to other worlds and perspectives. He saw himself as a world traveler, a story-teller, a man of letters, a Muslim, a soldier, a musician, and a global citizen. This is the story of Evliya Celebi and what he represents today and during his lifetime in the 17th century. Thou shalt travel through the whole world and be a marvel among men.” ![]() ![]() These are stories of constant conversations and exchanges between the Ottoman Empire and Europe, through trade in coffee, music, medicine, architecture, and stories of far off but not so distant lands. He travelled far and wide across Europe and North Africa and wrote extensively about his adventures in Seyahatname – “Book of Travels”.Įxplore this exhibition and discover these travels – of both people and ideas across time and space – through the eyes of Evliya, Lady Mary Montagu, Jean de Thevenot and other adventurers. In the 17th Century an Ottoman traveller – Evliya Celebi – was inspired by a dream to embark on a journey across the Ottoman Empire. ![]()
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