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Famous Cities Featured in Novels and Books for Travel-Loving Bookworms

Are those who love getting lost in the magical world of books here? There are some books that make us feel like we’re wandering the streets of that city or breathing in the atmosphere of that place while reading. In this article, I’ve delved into the countries, cities, and literary works that evoke these feelings. Let books be our magic carpet and shall we travel through the countries on our list together?

Istanbul

I wanted to start the list with Istanbul. In Orhan Pamuk’s book “The Museum of Innocence,” we witness museum owner Kemal falling in love with Füsun and observing the changing face and dynamics of Istanbul. You can visit the Museum of Innocence established in 2012, located in Beyoğlu.

Ferzan Özpetek’s debut novel “Rosso Istanbul” follows Anna’s journey from Rome to Istanbul as she confronts her own life and experiences.

Mario Levi has two works set in Istanbul. In “Istanbul Was a Fairy Tale,” the book revolves around a Jewish family living in Istanbul between 1920 and 1980. The author completed this book in seven years.

Metin Kaçan’s “Ağır Roman” narrates topics beyond the visible, known, and discussed details of Dolapdere in Istanbul in a unique style. The book, which captivates the reader, was adapted into a film in 1997.

Zülfü Livaneli portrays the adventures of Leyla Hanım, a descendant of a Bosnian mansion, in “The House of Leyla.” The book brings together Leyla Hanım and the character Roxy, people from two different worlds, taking you on a brief journey through the old streets and life of Cihangir.

France — Paris

Paris, known as the capital of romance, is actually the setting for many poignant books. Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece, “Les Misérables,” portrays the character Jean Valjean entering prison, revealing society’s view of him and France’s harsh realities.

In Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code,” Professor Robert Langdon, during a business trip to Paris, receives news of the elderly curator’s death at the Louvre one midnight. The book narrates the events that unfold with the talented French cryptologist Sophie Neveu, offering a view of France’s romantic side through Dan Brown’s storytelling.

Lastly, I’ll mention a book well-known among people my age. Victor Hugo’s another work, “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,” not only tells us how love can destroy physical features but also painfully depicts how people’s selfish interests in that era led to dire consequences.

Russia — Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, synonymous with Russian literature, has been a significant inspiration for many authors, especially Dostoevsky. In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s book “White Nights,” the dreamy narrator meets a woman named Nastenka. Both are lonely, forming a friendship, but our dreamer realizes he’s in love with Nastenka, yet he keeps his feelings hidden.

Another book, a classic in Russian literature, is “Crime and Punishment.” It delves into the moral agony and ethical dilemmas of Raskolnikov, a poor student planning to murder a moneylender. Psychologically, this book can alter your perspective on the world.

Considered a masterpiece by Dostoevsky, “The Brothers Karamazov” addresses the personal, societal, and religious questioning and drama within a family, focusing on a father and his sons, reflecting on the Russian society of that era.

United Kingdom — London

When it comes to London, Sherlock Holmes naturally comes to mind. Sherlock Holmes, the fictional consulting detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of the prominent figures in detective fiction.

Another book that has its admirers and critics is Harry Potter. The King’s Cross Train Station in London is a place known to everyone, thanks to this series.

Charles Dickens’ work, “Oliver Twist,” portrays the hunger, poverty, and life of a child raised in an orphanage in London, sharing the same name as the book and detailing how his life continues in the city.

Egypt — Cairo

Egypt has been an inspiration not just for many films but also for books. Agatha Christie might have been influenced by this as well, as her first detective novel, “Death on the Nile,” is set in Egypt. The book begins with Linnet Doyle coming with her husband for their honeymoon on the Nile, unraveling this famous murder mystery.

Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist,” a book I believe everyone should have, tells the mythical and philosophical journey of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd who leaves Spain to search for his treasure at the foot of the Egyptian Pyramids.

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