The Yildiz Palace Complex is comprised of pavilions, kiosks, park areas, a museum, and a theater. Sultan Abdulhamid lived in residence here for 33 years and was the seat of the Ottoman Government at the time. While currently under renovations, it’s believed that the palace complex will again open its doors in the Spring of …
Ihlamur Pavilion is a spectacular structure located at the Ihlamur Valley lying behind the district of Besiktas. It was a popular picnic place in the early 18th century, when the vineyards here belonged to Haci Huseyin Aga, superintendent of the Naval Arsenal. History Although this attractive spot became an imperial estate during the reign of …
Located near the Anadolu Fort in Istanbul, Kucuksu Pavilion is an attractive part of the Bosphorus on the Asian shore. It is mentioned by Byzantine historians, and in Ottoman times became one of the imperial parks known as Kandil Bahcesi (Lantern Garden). History Sultan Murad IV (1623-1640) was particularly fond of Kucuksu and gave it …
Maslak Pavilion is located on the Buyukdere street, between Istinye and Tarabya joints in Maslak, Istanbul. Set in a wooded park with an area of 170,000 square metres, the Maslak Royal Lodges consist of the main Kasr-ı Hümâyün, the Mabeyn-i Hümâyűn with its adjoining Conservatory, the Çadır Köşk and Paşalar Dairesi. Commanding a magnificent view …