Ottoman architecture in the Hungarian province
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2002
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Szabo, Csenge Imola
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This thesis focuses on Ottoman architectural traditions and their application in the Hungarian province in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Ottoman architectural styles appeared in Hungary, throughout the Balkans, a region that was already under Ottoman rule. By presenting the Ottoman architectural structures that have survived in Hungary, a Christian country, this thesis aims to underscore the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of a country no matter what the racial or religious traditions may be. By using Ottoman, modern Turkish, and Hungarian sources, in addition to other European and North American sources, this paper presents the history, construction, and significance of the Ottoman monuments, and their place in a Christian cultural environment. My intent is to make this information available to a broader readership, and to advance knowledge in the field of Hungarian Ottoman architecture.