The History Of Photography In Istanbul

<p>Istanbul has long been one of the most photographed cities, one of the reasons being its topographical features that help give a deep and wide perspective. The history of photographs of this city started out with drawings before turning into memorable photographs.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/0*5L2-vduTd6sQPmsz" style="height:575px; width:700px" /></p> <p>The oldest drawing of the city is by Konrad Perting and is called &lsquo;The view of Constantinople in Tabula Peutingeriana&rsquo; drawn between the years 1465&ndash;1547. A view of Istanbul also appeared in the Latin travel book &lsquo;Liber Insularum Archipelagi&rsquo; that was written in 1420. The first panorama of Istanbul was by Melchior Lorichs in 1559. He also created many other drawings of the city such as the one that has a view starting from the Galata Tower and going until Ey&uuml;p.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-istanbul-chronicle/the-history-of-photography-in-istanbul-fa5591dac5e1"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>