an online platform visualizing the routes to Southwest Asia
in Murray's Handbooks for Travellers
During the 19th century, major developments in transportation and the broad distribution of travel literature reshaped the principles of global travel, marking this period as a pivotal moment in the evolution of tourism. Within this context, the Ottoman Empire emerged as a prominent destination for the burgeoning tourist classes. Guidebooks, notably John Murray's Handbooks for Travellers, played a crucial role in structuring and refining the tourist experience, offering curated routes and comprehensive descriptions of key destinations.
Through a diachronic visualization, the project aims to present a comprehensive look at the evolving tourist landscapes within the Ottoman Empire and beyond in Southwest Asia during the second half of the 19th century.