title: OTTOMAN WOMEN IN THE IMPRESSIONS OF THE WESTERN WOMEN TRAVELERS
abstract: The advantages of using such literal works as travel books, journals, and diaries written by the European travelers, as a source in the enlightenment of the diverse aspects of Ottoman Empire&amp;#039;s Ottoman culture and art are well-known. In terms of the travelling culture, 19th century was the period when women found the opportunity to go on an Eastern trip either with their families or by themselves. The Ottoman harem is the leading subject arousing the interest of many travelers as in the 
journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)