Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Byzantine Labyrinths and Ottoman Echoes
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
- 1. Historic district where the Blue Mosque stands sentinel
- 2. Imperial residence guarding secrets of the Ottoman sultans
- 3. Strategic strait that bifurcates continents, named after bull’s ford
- 4. Medieval tower district overlooking trade routes and old harbors
- 8. Mystical lodge for dervishes whirling in spiritual trance
Down
- 5. Architectural enigma once turned from basilica to mosque
- 6. Exotic visitor from afar rumored to have graced Istanbul's gates
- 7. Ottoman charitable kitchen feeding the congregation's soul
- 9. Scholarly gathering possibly hosted in ancient imperial halls
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