Thursday, March 29, 2018

LOUISE PERA APPARTEMENTS

Galatasaray, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'54.8"N 28°58'47.5"E / 41.031900, 28.979858



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In Beyoğlu and surrounding area, as annexes to the current buildings that were unable to respond the periodical increases in the early 1900s, numerous buildings were constructed. Our building was built with 4 floors on 05 february 1933 as a result of the mobility in the region by Simon Benardete. The building that maintained its existence this way for nearly ten years became subject to a detailed repair on 28 october 1941 and obtained its present form with the periodical additions of floors, as with all buildings in the area, in order to respond the growing population.

The building that was transferred from first owner Simon Benardete to Salamon Benardete in the 1950s was purchased by our company after serving to mr salamon and his family many years and formed into its present appearance and functions after being renovated.

Our building that has a history of nearly 100 years is one of the most beautiful classic architectural examples of beyoğlu thanks to its historical texture and after the restorations conducted it gained the required safety and quality and become one of the most beautiful examples of present modern line.

LOUISE PERA HOTEL

Suites
Standart Suite, Garden Suite, Deluxe Suite, Panaromic Suite

Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Full HD LED TV, Play Station 3, Clock / Dock Music System with Alarm, Laptop Size Electronic Safe, Satellite TV, Free Wi FI Available in Entire Hotel, Minibar, Electric Cooker, Kettle, Microwave Oven, Toaster, Nespresso Maker, Iron and ironing board, Telephone in bathroom, 2400 Watt Hair Dryer, Baby Bed, The possibility of putting an extra guest bed

General Facilities
Reception (lobby), Hotel Security, Safety Deposit Box, Lifts, Key Card / Computerized Access, Wireless Internet in the lobby, Air Conditioning in the Common Areas, Tourist Information, Free Wireless Internet in the Rooms

General Safety
Fire alarm, Smoke Detector, Automatic Emergency Wake-up Alarm, Security Camera in the Entrances, Security Camera in the Lobby, Security Camera in the Corridors,
Security Guard (24 hour security)

General Services
Laundry Service, Dry-cleaning, Shoe Shine Service, Room service, Towel Change, Bed Linen / Bed Sheet Change

Conference
Wireless Internet

Special Services
Free Welcome Drink

Other Services
24-Hour Room Service, Luggage Carriage, Photocopy, Postal Service, Scheduled Sightseeing (City Tour), Book now

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WEB SITE : Louis Pera Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : contact@louis.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 245 5044
Fax : +90 212 293 4053

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KARAKÖY ROOMS

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'25.1"N 28°58'42.7"E / 41.023636, 28.978540



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Karaköy Rooms is located at the Galata Şarap İskelesi Street in an elaborately renovated century-old building. Karaköy, once the heart of commerce thank to its harbor in 1600s, is now a touristic an cultural center, ornamented with historical remains.

HOTEL

Retro style 12 rooms designed and adopted according to historical texture.

ROOMS

Superior Double Rooms
40 sqm, LED TV, Satellite Broadcast, Wi-Fi - Free, Mini Bar & Kettle, Hair Dryer, Air Condition, Safety Box, Double Bed, Sofa, Non-smoking

Deluxe Rooms
40 sqm, LED TV, Satellite Broadcast, Wi-Fi - Free, Mini Bar & Kettle, Hair Dryer, Air Condition, Safety Box, Double Bed, Sofa, Sea View, Non-smoking

Deluxe Rooms with sea view
55 sqm, LED TV, Satellite Broadcast, Wi-Fi - Free, Mini Bar & Kettle, Hair Dryer, Air Condition, Safety Box, King Bed, Sofa, Kitchenette, Street View, Non-smoking

Studios
50 sqm, LED TV, Satellite Broadcast, Wi-Fi - Free, Mini Bar & Kettle, Hair Dryer, Air Condition, Safety Box, King Bed, Sofa, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View, Non-smoking,
Studios with sea view

DINING

Breakfast
Serving hours : 08:00 - 10:00 am

Lunch
Traditional Turkish CousineMonday to SaturdayServing hours: 12 am - 04:00 pm. Menu changes everyday

Dinner
MeyhaneTraditional Turkish mezes with rakı
Serving Hours : 06:00 - 12:00 pm, Sunday : 16:00 pm - 12:00 pm. We can only welcome childeren over 17 for dinner service

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WEB SITE : Karaköy Rooms

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@karakoyrooms.com
Phone : +90 212 252 5422 / +90 212 244 7113
Fax : +90 212 252 9968

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PARMA APARTMENT HOUSE

Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'06.7"N 28°58'33.3"E / 41.035199, 28.975905



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Set in a 19th Century historical art nouveau building where Paul Parma (1854-1932) the Italian Tailor to Ottoman Palace and his family lived.

It was the beginning of the 17th century, when the Ottoman Empire began allowing entry to Westerners, some European families migrated to port cities like İstanbul and İzmir to start new lives. The Parma family of Italy came to İstanbul from the town of Chiavari, not far from Genoa. After making a name in the importation of tea, beverages, food products and canned goods, the Parma family opened a butter and cheese shop in Bomonti in 1820, and then established Turkey’s first pasta factory.

After a fire in 1850 the family relocated to Pera. Historical "Parma Apartment House" commissioned by grandfather Guiseppe Parma on Hammalbaşı Street, turns out to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Tarlabaşı. Paul Parma, one of 11 children, was born in Istanbul in 1854. While his family members were working in various trade sectors, Paul Parma became co-owner of a tailor shop by the name of "M. Palma & D. Lena" and eventually became its sole owner. The shop’s name was changed to "Parma" in 1902.

Parma Apartment House, the five-story structure that was belonged to Ottoman Palace Tailor Paul Parma , tailor to Sultan Abdülhamid II and owner of the era’s fashionable Parma Atelier. According to available documents that describe contracts entered into by the Parma Family, Parma "Apartmanı" was designed in 1933 by architect Jan Tülbentçiyan on the same foundation of the first house commissioned by the Parma great-grandparents.

The masonry of historical "Parma Apartment House" was completed with Hasköy and Feriköy bricks, the stairs were mosaic, the entrance was marble, most of the ceilings were “papier-mache”, and the Austrian, "Stigler" brand elevator was Art Nouveau-style. The facade was designed in the same style with decorative plaster, along with iron railings, radiator covers and frames.

WALTON PERA İSTANBUL HOTEL

Walton Hotels Taksim / Pera is a trendy boutique hotel. It is located in Taksim / Pera area, which is 1 min. walking distance to Istiklal Street also considered as the centre of Istanbul.

Ottoman Palace Tailor Paul Parma's Residence, the Historical “Parma Apartment House”, has been renovated as the Walton Pera Hotel's a 20-room boutique hotel. Tailor-made hospitality of Walton Pera gives guests the feeling of traveling back through time to become the guests of the sophisticated Levantine Parma Family.

Today, the historic hotel showcases antique sewing paraphernalia and a beautifully restored original lift. Guestrooms are simple: wooden floors, crisp cotton linens and marble-clad bathrooms. Visitors with bigger budgets can plump for one of Walton Pera’s five art-nouveau suites. Peeking out over the city skyline, these are decked out in a mix of European and Ottoman-style period furnishings, including carved bed frames and Middle Eastern carpets.

ROOMS

Standart Rooms
Superior Triple Rooms
King Suite Room
Family Suites
Historical Parma Suites

EAT & DRINK

Guests can enjoy their meals in the Walton Terrace Restaurant and Bar on the rooftop with magnificent views. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Guest Lounge, which organizes a permanent display of 50s and 60s radios.

Distinguished guests of Walton Pera will enjoy 2 types of breakfast that includes selections from local cuisine (Alaturca Menu) as well as world cuisine (Alafranga Menu) served at Parma Café. You can also enjoy a 360° view overlooking the historical peninsula and the Golden Horn and witness the mosaic of Istanbul from the “Parma Terrace”.

SERVICES

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WEB SITE : Walton Pera İstanbul Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail: taksim@waltonhotels.com
Phone : +90 212 356 2491 / +90 538 965 7114

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

SIMON MANSION

Ortaköy, Beşiktaş - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'51.8"N 29°01'30.9"E / 41.047715, 29.025249



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The historic building is the former home of Ottoman-era architect Simon Balian, a member of the Armenian family behind many of Istanbul's landmark imperial buildings, including the Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces. Simon Kalfa building and the historical mansion next to it built in the 19th century.

He was part of the prestigious Balyan architectural team, who created many of the most admired mosques and Ottoman palaces. The building was a Mansion, the waterside home to a diplomat or wealthy merchant. It has been preserved as a Grade A listed building and is one of the defining landmarks of the Ortaköy district.

HOUSE HOTEL BOSPHORUS

Renovated by the internationally acclaimed design firm Autoban, the hotel has been transformed into a luxury design boutique hotel of 26 rooms. With its original features that have been restored, The House Hotel Bosphorus combines historical glamour with contemporary design.

The House Hotel Bosphorus consists of 26 rooms and suites in a 5-storey, 19th-century Ottoman mansion at the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge; most of these twenty rooms have balconies directly facing over the water. Interiors are equally attractive in the crisp, neutral-toned style Autoban have become renowned for and are more than in keeping with the most stylish to be found in Istanbul.

Ortaköy is a lively area right on the Bosphorus with restaurants, cafes and a wide range of stores. A few minutes away from The House Hotel Bosphorus are the landmarks Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. Our hotel overlooks the Bosphorus and has one of the most iconic views of Istanbul.

The centerpiece, in this, as in the other House hotels, is the capacious first-floor lounge where public spaces are a treat. The Bosphorus Lounge offers a stunning view stretching from the bridge to the Topkapı Palace, serving a delicious buffet breakfast, snacks and drinks. Or guests can head to sister establishment, The House Café on the ground floor where meals are served on a patio overlooking the Bosporus, the bridge and the mosque.

On the second storey there is also a small fitness centre.

ROOMS
Superior, Superior Bosphorus, Deluxe Suites, Deluxe Bosphorus Suites, Penthouse Suites, Penthouse Bosphorus Suite

LOUNGE BAR
You will enjoy amazing Bosphorus views, from Ortaköy Mosque to Topkapı Palace. Breakfast buffet, light snacks and drinks are served from 07:00 until 01:00

COCKTAIL
The Lounge Bar is also appropriate for social events or cocktails up to 100 persons.

MEETING ROOM FACILITIES
Bosphorus
With its perfect view, airy atmosphere and different set-up options, The Bosphorus is a perfect match for your meetings and organizations.

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WEB SITE : House Hotel Bosphorus

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info.bosphorus@thehousehotel.com
Phone : +90 212 327 7787
Fax : +90 212 327 7793

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HOUSE HOTEL GALATASARAY

Galatasaray, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'53.6"N 28°58'47.5"E / 41.031551, 28.979869



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ZENOVITCH APARTMENT

Over 100 years old history reviewed with the house hotel... The House Hotel Galatasaray, which is the first of The House Hotels, opened in April 2010 in the renovated historical Zenovitch Apartments located in Çukurcuma which is a neighbourhood famous for its antique shops.

Zenovitch Apartments, or Appartements Zenovitch (originally French), was built in 1880 by Milo Zenovitch who was doing business in merchant shipping industry. Milo Zenovitch and his family came from Montenegro (Serbia) and settled in Istanbul when foreigners were allowed to settle here during the Tanzimat (reorganization) period in the Ottoman State.

The family also dealt with shipping business here. The smaller building on the left of the apartments was originally intended for the family themselves to live in whereas the Zenovitch Apartments were rented out for income. The apartments were rented by many people as well as the family members who lived in these apartments for generations. Later on, some of the family members resettled in France while the rest stayed in Istanbul.

HOUSE HOTEL GALATASARAY

Located in the artistic enclave of Çukurcuma famed for its galleries and boutiques, the House Hotel Galatasaray is the ideal location to explore Beyoğlu's bohemian culture and vibrant nightlife.

Renovated by our signature Turkish design collaborator - international award-winning Autoban Design firm - the building retains its original shuttered façade, marble staircase and ceramic tiled reception, while the 20 all-suite, all-double, high-ceilinged rooms are spacious, with striking freestanding showers. The lounge bar on the top floor offers outstanding views over Istanbul's red roofs and the Galata Tower.

The hotel offers boutique hotel qualifications with its 20 rooms in total, 2 of which are penthouse, a historical Galata Tower view and a lounge bar with a fireplace which forms a winter garden atmosphere. Having Mini, Deluxe, Junior, Executive Suite and Penthouse Suite rooms ranging from 28 m2 to 45 m2 which include comfortable armchairs, coffee tables, desks, a plasma TV with local and international channels to choose from, Italian marble use in the bedrooms and bathrooms, organic bathroom relaxing options and complementary espresso and gourmet tea service by excellent “butler” hotel service.

Zenovitch Apartments were abandoned for some time until the owners of The House Cafes included the building in the “hotel projects” and The House Hotel project by Autoban gave the building a new identity. The project lasted a very long time and could be finished in 2 years as the original structure was maintained with a very careful and detailed work.

The architectural character of the building reflects its original structure as much as possible and it was designed with a modern perspective where necessary but lacking parts were also added. The House Hotel Galatasaray creates a modern atmosphere in Beyoğlu with its wood parquet floors, the hexagonal perforated ceiling panels reflected in mirrors and the specially furnished indoors.

ROOMS
Mini Suite, Deluxe Suite, Junior Suites, Executive Suites, Penthouse Suites

LOUNGE BAR
Our roof top lounge offers amazing views to the Galata Tower, as well as, over the old city. Breakfast buffet, light snacks and drinks are served from 07.00 until 11:00.

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WEB SITE : House Hotel Galatasaray

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info.galatasaray@thehousehotel.com
Phone : +90 212 252 0422
Fax : +90 212 245 2307

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DOĞAN APARTMENT

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'39.0"N 28°58'33.5"E / 41.027505, 28.975971



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The building constructed in Serdar-ı Ekrem St. which was Istanbul’s pioneer location for first apartment style living, in 1890s. The building is right in front of as todays knowing “Doğan Apartment” constructed by Belgian Banker Albert Helbig between dates 1892-1894. The second half of the 19th century saw a steady growth of the Ottoman Galata and Pera with the construction of European style multi-storey apartments.

Serdar-ı Ekrem Street (called “Yazıcı Street” at that time) had a pioneering role in the urban development. Along the street, one may today see a lot of apartments of historic importance, (namely Kamondo, Yusuf İzzettin, Hacı Said, Salomon Asseo, Levi, Elias Braunstein, M. Dikeos, Louis Agostini, Carlo Amancich and Zellich apartments, etc.) virtually all of them being erected at the end of the 19th century. So, the Mansion Yazıcı was the first apartment experience of some middle class members of the Ottoman society.

MERODDI GALATA MANSION

With name of “Nar Galata” its being managed as boutique hotel and cafe, with 18 rooms and 654 sq.m gross area. Serdar-ı Ekrem St. is one of two streets in Galata Region where tall and large properties located in.

ROOMS
Deluxe King, Deluxe Double Room, Economic Double Room, Deluxe Triple Room

BREAKFAST AT LATTAS CAFE
With the undeniable charm of Turkish breakfast culture, why not begin your day with the indulging delights of sumptuous breakfast at the hotel! Located at the ground flour, Meroddi Galata Mansion Restaurant serves breakfast Monday through Friday 08:00 am until 10:30 am and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 am until 11:00 am. Featuring a variety of local delights, our breakfast buffet will whet your appetite.

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WEB SITE : Meroddi Galata Mansion

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : galata@meroddi.com
Phone : +90 212 914 0607

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Saturday, March 24, 2018

SAİT HALİM PASHA MANSION

Yeniköy, Sarıyer - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°07'15.0"N 29°04'12.0"E / 41.120833, 29.070000



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Still impressive among the best kept of the empire-style mansions, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion at Yeniköy, also known as the “Mansion of the Lions” stands as a memorial to late Ottoman taste. The first owners of the mansion are believed to be the Düzoğulları Family. The Aristarhis Family who acquired the mansion from the Düzoğulları demolished it to construct a completely new one around 1863. Abdülhalim Paşa bought the mansion, which was considered to be a wreck and not big enough to suit Egyptian aristocratic taste, from the Aristarhis Family and instructed architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale to rebuild it.

It was bought by Abdülhalim Pasha, father of Sait Halim Pasha, from a member of the Greek Patriarchate, Nikolasos Aristarhis Logothetes of Fener, a neighborhood in the Golden Horn. The mansion was rebuilt according to Egyptian Aristocratic tastes in 1880 by architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale. After Abdülhalim Pasha’s death in 1890, Sait Halim Pasha, having acquired the shares of his siblings, became the sole owner of the mansion in 1894.

After taking up residence at Yeniköy in the early 1890’s, Sait Halim Pasha made few significant changes in the main building but he added several annexes, modified and refurbished the interior to suit his predilections and Egyptian background. The layout of the interior, originally based on the plans of earlier mansions, was changed to reflect the nineteenth-century trends. The traditional sofa became a grand reception hall. The Selamlik (men’s quarters), the Harem (quarters shared by the ladies of the household) and the study were at the ground floor. Above, a second hall, of slightly more slender proportions, enjoyed direct access to where smaller side-rooms (the Gold, the Japanese, and the Venetian rooms) took place. The original alcoves of the sofa were walled in, creating rooms facing the sea.

Fixtures and furnishings are eclectic, a mélange of East and West where Louis XVI meets Egyptian aristocracy in an Ottoman setting. An Egyptian flavor is most evident in the reception and study rooms. A pure Ottoman contribution to the building appears in the spacious porch leading into men’s quarters, where multiple panels of Kütahya tiles, forming floral sprays of tulip blooms and leaves, decorate the lower wall.

Furnishings were equally eclectic, although particular styles tended to be confined to specific rooms. French influence dominated with Louis XVI suites and corner cabinets, but there were also Japanese prints and a heavy Renaissance-style chest and mantelpiece, influenced by Italian design. Bronze figures cast in Paris, by D. Puch and others, of winged maidens, female nudes, and a young musician reinforced the Ottoman appreciation of, or fashion for, French design. The mansion was mainly decorated by French Orientalist Felix-Auguste Clément, who also decorated Abdülhalim Pasha’s hunting mansion in Choubrah, near Cairo. The famous oil painting displayed in the Selamlik of the Yeniköy mansion “The Hunt Scene” was painted during the same time, reflecting Egyptian aristocracy and Ottoman’s deep interest in hunting (1865).

Sait Halim Pasha’s mansion reflected the architectural meeting of East and West, as well as witnessing the shift in Turkish-European relations and the last decades of Ottoman rule. The mansion itself was not only a witness of the Ottoman History but a very actor.  On 2 August 1914, Sait Halim Pasha, Enver Pasha and the foreign minister held secret negotiations with the German  envoy Baron Wangenheim in the Yeniköy mansion.

Subsequently, the German-Ottoman alliance treaty was signed in Sait Halim Pasha’s study room, thus leading the Ottoman Empire into World War I as an ally with the Germans.  The mansion witnessed historic events and played a key role not only in Ottoman and German history but in the change of world history.

Mansion of the Lions
Still impressive among the best kept of the empire-style mansions, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion at Yeniköy, also known as the “Mansion of the Lions” stands as a memorial to late Ottoman taste.

It was bought by Abdulhalim Pasha, father of Sait Halim Pasha, from a member of the Greek Patriarchate, Nikolasos Aristarhis Logothetes of Fener, a neighborhood in the Golden Horn. The mansion was rebuilt according to Egyptian Aristocratic tastes in 1880 by architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale. After Abdulhalim Pasha’s death in 1890, Sait Halim Pasha, having acquired the shares of his siblings, became the sole owner of the mansion in 1894.

After taking up residence at Yeniköy in the early 1890’s, Sait Halim Pasha made few significant changes in the main building but he added several annexes, modified and refurbished the interior to suit his predilections and Egyptian background. The layout of the interior, originally based on the plans of earlier mansions, was changed to reflect the nineteenth-century trends. The traditional sofa became a grand reception hall. The Selamlik (men’s quarters), the Harem (quarters shared by the ladies of the household) and the study were at the ground floor. Above, a second hall, of slightly more slender proportions, enjoyed direct access to where smaller side-rooms (the Gold, the Japanese, and the Venetian rooms) took place. The original alcoves of the sofa were walled in, creating rooms facing the sea.

Rooms lined up around the middle sofa constitute the main plan of the chalet, rising on the marble basement as two levels. South part and north parts of the chalet are separated for men and women only. The entrance to the both parts is through the glassed-in sections. In spite of the plain exterior of the chalet the interior walls and ceilings are decorated by Arabic influenced ornaments.

Fixtures and furnishings are eclectic, a mélange of East and West where Louis XVI meets Egyptian aristocracy in an Ottoman setting. An Egyptian flavor is most evident in the reception and study rooms. A pure Ottoman contribution to the building appears in the spacious porch leading into men’s quarters, where multiple panels of Kütahya tiles, forming floral sprays of tulip blooms and leaves, decorate the lower wall.

Furnishings were equally eclectic, although particular styles tended to be confined to specific rooms. French influence dominated with Louis XVI suites and corner cabinets, but there were also Japanese prints and a heavy Renaissance-style chest and mantelpiece, influenced by Italian design. Bronze figures cast in Paris, by D. Puch and others, of winged maidens, female nudes, and a young musician reinforced the Ottoman appreciation of, or fashion for, French design. The mansion was mainly decorated by French Orientalist Felix-Auguste Clément, who also decorated Abdülhalim Pasha’s hunting mansion in Choubrah, near Cairo. The famous oil painting displayed in the Selamlik of the Yeniköy mansion “The Hunt Scene” was painted during the same time, reflecting Egyptian aristocracy and Ottoman’s deep interest in hunting (1865).

The structural and decorative characteristics of the building are typical innovations of its time, with the building set back off the waterfront by a jetty and the façade and windows typically neo-classical (empire-style). The mansion's plan includes a central grand hall-sofa-with an alcove overlooking the seafront with a stairway on the opposite side.

There are two gates leading to the Selamlık (Men’s quarters) and Harem (Ladies' Quarters) from the quay. There are two lion statues in front of the Selamlık gate which is why the mansion is also referred to as the “Mansion of the Lions” by the public. According to Nubar Horanyan of Yeniköy, the female lion was a gift from Italy for Sait Halim Paşa's first promotion and the male lion a gift from Germany for his second promotion.

Towards the northern side of the Harem garden, there was a Bathing House used by the residents for swimming. The enclosed bridge built between the mansion and the estate on the slopes behind was demolished like all other annexes which were expropriated during the widening of the road in 1958. There was also a boathouse in the garden of the men's quarters which does not exist any longer.

One might describe the late period of Bosphorus mansions and pavilions as “empire-baroque” both in terms of their architecture and their decoration. It was a stylistic trend which took hold during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecit (1839-1861), weakening towards the reigns of Abdülaziz and Abdülhamit II, when an eclectic amalgam of western styles started to take over towards the end of the 19th century. The building recessed from the waterfront without bay-windows and the empire style of the façade and windows are all examples of the new style of that era.

The mansion is decorated in typical empire style, with traces of eclecticism alternating and sometimes combined. The Cubic style in the furniture and exaggerated curves in the decoration were rare between 1800 and 1830. Gilded wood disappeared, although mahogany with bronze plaque applique became popular. Walls were divided into panels with raised bands, with occasional pilasters.

Egg and dart and garland friezes decorated the cornice and the ceilings were framed with a band of decoration with a similar circular band in the center. This interior design is seen throughout the mansion, with the single exception of the ground floor reception room which carries the Egyptian-Arabian influence in decoration.

Unforgettable Meetings and Events

Magical Weddings
A historic mansion situated in one of the most exotic cities in the world, exclusively yours on your special day… Sait Halim Pasha Mansion is the perfect destination for your magical wedding.

Exquisite Meetings
With their tall ceilings, capturing views of the Bosphorus and historic atmosphere, our function rooms are ideal for all business gatherings from board meetings to conferences.

Unforgettable Events
A rare combination of a sensational view, historic architecture and professional service quality, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion hosts the most exquisite events in Istanbul.

The Harem
The stairway, which occupies part of both stories, is totally empire in style, the walls divided up into panels framed with stucco relief bands. The tips of the stucco relief on the panel frames are gilded. The same kind of stucco profile frames the ceiling and surrounds a central medallion, which together with the rest of the ceiling is decorated with motifs in the empire and eclectic styles. We may call this decorative approach “high empire under the influence of Louis XVI”. The columns betray typical empire motifs on the capital and base while the shaft is not fluted. The columns of the stairway and the frame of the mid-stairway mirror are original and well preserved.

The Hunting Hall (Dining Hall)
The second most important room in the mansion is the Hunting Hall, which was named after the decorations on the walls depicting scenes of hunting, a deep interest of Sait Halim Paşa. The room, being the most highly decorated part of the mansion, served as a dining hall The walls are paneled, with pilasters decorated in the empire-style flanking each panel. The ceiling is framed with a highly decorated empire style frieze with a similarly decorative central medallion, divided into twelve segments, each embellished with empire motifs. Decoration throughout the hall is gilded.

Selamlık Hall (Ceremonial Hall)
Another one of the most important halls of the mansion is the Ceremonial Hall. The room faces the entrance to the men's quarters behind the stairway. Although the columns and beams of the room are highly decorated, one can hardly call it the empire style, except for the fine beam profiles of the ceiling and the wide band of panels separating the walls. Arabic inscriptions in the medallions on the friezes framing the ceiling, the general decoration of the ceiling and the doors give the room the air of an Egyptian salon.

Study - Reception - Antechamber
The study room was decorated in empire-eclectic mode, with a central ceiling rectangular panel of the same style with motifs in each corner. A decorated medallion may be seen within the panel. Narrow wooden strips frame the wall panels which are covered with embossed wall paper. The central of the three rooms facing the sea is the Paşa's reception room. The four double doors are lacquered wood inlaid intricately with mother of pearl and ivory. Both the decoration and the contents of the room suggest that an Egyptian theme was intended. The third room, the nearest one to the men's quarters was used as the guests antechamber.

The Grand Hall
The hall has a ceiling which is baroque in spirit. The walls are divided into panels framed with gilded stucco relief with inscriptions on them.

Japanese Hall
Though the room was initially decorated in the Spanish style, the name was later changed due to all the gifts presented by the Japanese Empire.

Golden Hall
The room was named as the Golden Hall because all original furnishings and decorations were made in gold.

Venetian Hall
All decorations and furnishings brought from Venice, the room was referred to as the Venetian Hall.

Hamam (Turkish Bath)
The stained glass at the entrance of the Hamam have been preserved until today. The frames which were burned during the fire were replaced and the glass was then placed according to its original style.

Basement Halls
Hunting Hall : Area 68 m2, U-Shape 25, Round Table 50, Block Table 30, Cocktail 50, Classroom 46, Theatre 60 m
Harem : Area 202 m2, Round Table 144, Cocktail 200
Study Hall : Area 33 m2, U-Shape 8, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12
Reception Hall : Area 60 m2, U-Shape 20, Round Table 50, Block Table 25, Cocktail 50, Classroom 32, Theatre 50
Waiting Hall : Area 35 m2, U-Shape 9, Round Table 20, Block Table 12, Cocktail 15
Selamlık Hall : Area 165 m2, Round Table 120, Cocktail 150

First Floor Halls
Big Hall : Area 125 m2, U Shape 40, Round Table 120, Block Table 45, Cocktail 150, Classroom 90, Theatre 140
Japanese Hall : Area 33 m2, U Shape 5, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12
Golden Hall : Area 60 m2, U Shape 20, Round Table 50, Block Table 25, Cocktail 50, Classroom 32, Theatre 50
Venetian Hall : Area 33 m2, U Shape 5, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12

Outdoor
Front Garden : Area 1380 m2, Round Table 600, Cocktail 900
Back Garden : Area 770 m2, Round Table 200, Cocktail 300
Quay : Area 700 m2, Round 300, Cocktail 450

Services
A'La Carte Restaurant, Meetings & Corporate Events, Special Events, Weddings, Outside Catering.

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WEB SITE : Sait Halim Paşa Mansion

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@saithalimpasa.com
Phone : +90 212 223 0566
Fax : +90 212 223 0667

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MINIATURE HOTEL

Cağaloğlu, Fatih - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'35.9"N 28°58'30.2"E / 41.009972, 28.975056



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Our hotel is situated at the heart of classical and imperial Istanbul. Our building was surrounded by imperial palaces and stately homes of Ottoman higher bureaucracy. If you walk through our street to the left you will cross the mosque and tekke of Molla Fenari who was a Sufi, giving the neighbourhood a mistical aura.

The building itself built in 1875 as an intellectual club of Ottoman modernizing elite. The building then was used by the local government, served as a court. Afterwards, it became a gendarme station, school, newspaper bureau and finally as a business center.

HOTEL MINIATURE

Our hotel is situated at the heart of classical and imperial Istanbul. Today, the 19th-century vibe remains in its carefully restored original facade, the guestrooms’ exposed brick walls and traditional tiling in the common areas. But there are plenty of 21st-century features too, including a panoramic rooftop terrace and spa area. Conscious of its historical nature we renovated the building as a hotel. We are proud that we preserved the ancient architectural style and interior.

ROOM
Economy Room, Deluxe Room, Luxury Room, Suite Room

RESTAURANT
We are proud to offer our guests unique Turkish flavors in our restaurant with original interior design, combining the 140-year old building’s own tiles with a modern style.

BUSINESS CENTER
Even if you are on holiday, in order not to get behind in your work, our business center offers you a quiet place to respond to all your emails when you are out of the office.

SPA
You can relieve the stress and exhaustion of the day in the Jacuzzi located on our terrace floor. After the Jacuzzi, you will be relaxed and able to fall into a deep, comfortable sleep and arise refreshed and energized in the morning.

SUNBATHING AREA
Even if you are on a city holiday, everybody wants to get a bit of sun during the summer months. You can sunbathe in private as long as you like in the sunbathing area, amid the 140-year old bricks.

CONCIERGE
Our concierge team is ready to share with you the must-see places in Istanbul, the best restaurants and the best shopping recommendations. After you check-in, they will provide detailed information on your requests on the Hotel Miniature map while you enjoy refreshments in our restaurant, making your holiday stress free.

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WEB SITE : Miniature Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@hotelminiatureistanbul.com
Phone : +90 212 514 0131
Fax : +90 212 514 0135

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PALAZZO CORPI

Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'49.6"N 28°58'24.0"E / 41.030450, 28.973335



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In the year 1830, a young Genoese shipowner named Ignazio Corpi established himself at Constantinople with his mother, sister and one or more brothers. Signor Corpi and his family prospered, becoming prominent in local charitable activities on behalf of indigent and elderly Latin Catholics. The Corpis were instrumental in building the local Italian hospital, which functions to this day. In 1873, Signor Corpi called the architect Giacomo Leoni from Italy, and charged him with building a palatial residence that would bear the Corpi family’s name.

Georgio Stampa, another architect, who worked on the British and Persian embassies and other important buildings in Constantinople at that time, apparently also took part in Palazzo Corpi’s construction. Most of the building materials were imported from Italy - doors and window frames of rosewood from Piemonte, and marble flooring and facings from Carrara. The ground-floor reception hall was remarkable for the beauty of frescoes representing mythological scenes, while frescoes over the grand stairway and Great Hall upstairs represented Bacchic and other classical subjects.

To the magnificent frescoes were added finely etched glasswork, inlaid parquet floors, elegant fireplaces and other exquisite artistic/architectural features too numerous to mention. All the frescoes were executed by Italian artists brought to Constantinople by the architect Leoni. Sadly, during a "renovation" in 1937, the walls and ceilings on the ground floor were plastered and/or painted over.

Left untouched on the ceiling of the upstairs Great Hall, but vulnerable to annual accumulations of Istanbul grime, were depictions of Diana, Neptune, eight Muses, various Graces, Bacchantes and other mythological figures. These decorations remained largely hidden until 1992, when a series of expert restorations undertaken by post management with the cooperation of Turkish artisans and the Department’s Office of Overseas Buildings Operations gradually returned them to their original splendor.

It is recorded that Palazzo Corpi’s construction, which spanned the entire decade of the 1870s. The building was barely finished when Ignazio Corpi died, and the Palazzo was inherited by his nephews, who rented it to the American government starting in 1882. The circumstances under which the U.S. government assumed outright possession of Palazzo Corpi in 1907 make a fascinating and dramatic story in its own right.

Palazzo Corpi is an Italianate villa constructed in the 1870s in the historic Beyoğlu district of what was then the capital of the Ottoman Empire. The U.S. government leased the villa as alegation facility and residence and then purchased it from the Corpi family in 1906 for use as the embassy and official residence of the U.S. ambassador. With the move of the embassy to the new capital city, Ankara, in 1937, the villa became the U.S. Consulate General until its relocation to a new facility in 2003.

As one of the first real estate purchases by the U.S. government to house a diplomatic mission, the building is unquestionably imbued with history. That is why in 2004 the U.S. Congress required the government to maintain ownership of the property even after relocation of the consulate general. The site symbolizes the U.S.-Turkey relationship, from the fall of the Ottoman Empire and founding of the new republic to Turkey’s accession to NATO.

The preservation of the palazzo presented planners from the State Department’s Office of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) with a challenge and an opportunity. Responding to the congressional mandate, OBO signed a 51-year lease with a development company in 2008 to restore and expand the complex as a luxury hotel. Once completed, the project will include more than 160,000 square feet of internal space and house a hotel with 84 rooms, conference facilities, a club bar and two restaurants.

SOHO HOUSE ISTANBUL

In its work, the development company preserved historic details of the palazzo, which is protected under Turkish historic preservation laws. Experts worked for months to restore and renew such unique characteristics as the hand-painted scenes on its ceilings and walls, and its intricate plaster moldings and woodwork.

Two other historic structures on the site, the former chancery and annex, are also being repurposed. The annex was built as an apartment building during the same era and was later the home of the "Constantinople Club" until it was purchased by the U.S. in 1949 as consulate office space. It will now house the hotel’s suites and a café.

The chancery, an extension of the palazzo built in 1910, was designed by a Washington, D.C., architect who also designed the Washington, D.C., mansion that became the Turkish Embassy in 1932. It is now the residence of the Turkish ambassador.

The developers worked closely with OBO’s Architectural Design branch and the Cultural Heritage Program and Consulate General Istanbul, coordination that has allowed the CG Istanbul management team and front office to follow the work closely.

The latest outpost of Soho House, in Palazzo Corpi, has history in spades. Built by a Genoese shipping magnate with a penchant for Carrara marble floors and Italian rosewood, the palazzo served as the US embassy until its all-too-ostentatious location forced its move to safer suburbs in 2003.

Open since spring 2015, the palazzo’s renovated refinement pans from original frescoes to 1,000-crystal chandeliers. Contemporary accoutrements include a private hammam and a rooftop splashpool (watch the Golden Horn sunset as you cool off). However, Soho House is far from cheap, but even the budget-conscious might wish to splash out for a night in a room with Ottoman-inspired art-deco furnishings.

The club has 87 bedrooms, Drawing Room, Games Room, Dining Room, Club Bar, Embassy Club, Pantry Kitchen, Mandolin Terrace, Cecconi’s, Cowshed Active, Cowshed Relax with two hamam rooms and a 57-seat Screening Room

ROOM
87 ROOMS
OF VARIOUS SIZES, INCLUDING 17 MEZZANINE ROOMS AND ONE APARTMENT

Tinny Room : Intimate and cosy, our Tiny rooms are 26 sqm and have king-size beds
Small Room : Measuring 27 – 30 sqm, our Small rooms have super king-size beds
Medium Room : Our spacious 40 – 47 sqm bedrooms feature super king-size beds
Medium Plus : Measuring 45 – 55 sqm, our Medium Plus rooms have super king-size beds
Small Mezzanine Room : Our 34 – 44 sqm Small Mezzanine rooms are set over two floors in the historic Annex building, offering king-size beds
Medium Mezzanine Room : Over two floors in the historic Annex building, our 49 – 68 sqm Medium Mezzanine rooms feature king-size beds
Large Mezzanine Room : Measuring 72-82 sqm, and set over two floors in the historic Annex building, Large Mezzanine rooms feature super king-size beds
Playroom : Our 83 sqm Playroom in the historic Annex building has double-height ceilings, a super king-size bed

THE APARTMENT
A VAST MODERN SPACE FOR LONG AND SHORT TERM LETS
A vast 282 sqm modern space including a 129 sqm terrace available to hire for short- to long-term lets. Offering a super king-size bed, walk-in rainforest shower and bathtub, fully integrated kitchen and bar, dining table seating 10, living space, a large terrace with a Jacuzzi and a BBQ, the Apartment is the perfect base to lodge, live and entertain in Istanbul.

FOOD AND DRINK

The Allis Istanbul
Housed in the Glass Building, the Allis Istanbul serves light breakfasts and lunches, mezzes in the evening and Afternoon Tea from 3-6 pm, as well as coffee, fresh juices and craft cocktails. The lunch and dinner menu changes daily. Open all day to the general public, this lounge and bar with outdoor seating and views of the Palazzo Corpi, is a relaxed and sociable place for meetings, a quick bite to eat or late-night cocktails.

Cecconi's Istanbul
In the courtyard of the 19th century Palazzo Corpi Building, Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Sunday. Tables are available indoors or outdoors, set among the garden’s olive trees.

The Cowshed Spa and hammam are where members and non-members can relax and unwind. Again, members enjoy a discount on all treatments here as well. Neville inside the spa offers ‘British grooming for gents’ from haircuts to beard shaping, and if that is not enough you can treat yourself to everything from pedicures and facials to massages and hammam packages, all performed applying Cowshed cosmetic products.

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WEB SITE : Soho House İstanbul

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : membership@sohohouse.com
Phone : +90 212 377 71 00

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

TAYYARE APARTMENT BUILDINGS

Laleli, Fatih - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'36.1"N 28°57'26.7"E/ 41.010022, 28.957419



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After the notorious fire that burnt off 7.500 houses in the neighbourhoods of Cibali and Fatih on May 31, 1918 a campaign was organized to create shelters for the victims, thousands of people who needed new homes. Apart from the efforts of the government, civil donations were also accepted for that purpose and the Harikzedeğan (the victoms of the fire) apartment buildings wre planned and constructed from the years 1918 through 1922 by the architect Kemaleddin Bey.

The buildings are also important examples in that bring that social event of the Turkish history and the traditional Turkish architecture. The buildings were initially named "Tayyare (Aeroplane) Apartment Buildings", the former name of the Turkish Aviation League.

The edifices are composed of 4 apartment buildings, all being 6 floored, including the roof flooes and having similar inner yards.With 124 flats and 25 shops they have no basements and are the first ferro concrete constructions in Turkey. They had not received sufficent care until 1985 when an extensive restoration activity began.

WYNDHAM ISTANBUL OLD CITY HOTEL

Wyndham Istanbul Old City Hotel is located gracefully at heart of the historic peninsula and providing its guests the five star luxury in an opulent environment. Wyndham Istanbul Old City Hotel resides in a historic building complex - namely Tayyare Evleri - that was built in 1922 by Architect Kemalettin, who is one of the representatives of National Architecture Movement. It is has a unique beauty that represents the ‘’spirit’’ of the previous century and fits in the comtemporary tastes.

ROOMS
Standard Room, Club Room, Suite, Presidential Suite

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Lale (Tulip) Restaurant, Cafe Sa’cez, Ambre Bar

WELLNESS AND SPA
Massages
Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Indoor Swimming Pool

CONFERENCE ROOMS
Wyndham Istanbul Old City Hotel, is an ideal place for your meetings, cocktails, seminars and training organizations. The hotel is located at heart of the city and is easily accessible from every corner. Our ballroom, and conference rooms - Hanzade Saloon and Galata Saloon - are equipped with the latest amenities of technology to provide you the best service and support the success of your organization.

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WEB SITE : Wyndham Istanbul Old City Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@wyndhamoldcity.com
Phone : +90 212 514 9000

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BAGDATLIYAN RESIDENCE

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'37.2"N 28°58'24.4"E / 41.027000, 28.973444



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As an early example of Western style multi-story apartments in Istanbul, Bağdatlıyan Residence was built between 1895 and 1905,  the property is located within the same Street “İlk Belediye St.” where Istanbul’s first Municipality “Sixth City Hall” in a westerner understanding, opened.

The residence was named after the first owner of the building, Ohannes Bağdatlıyan, who served as the director for the Bureau of Nationalities in the Ottoman Foreign Ministry.

MERODDI BAGDATLIYAN HOTEL

Since the building is constructed by him, the name of the property persisted as “Bağdatlıyan Apartment” Meroddi Bağdatlıyan I is one of the best located properties in İlk Belediye St. where in 19th century the highest land prices achieved. Meroddi Bağdatliyan 1 is distanced 150 m away from Galata Towers and 200 m away from Istiklal St. Currently, Meroddi Bağdatlıyan“ is operating as 24 roomed, boutique hotel.

Right next to Meroddi Bağdatlıyan I, the building is added into Nar Investment Co.’s portfolio in 2014. Just like the first building, this building is also known as Bağdatlıyan Apartment. The difference between the other Bağdatlıyan Apartment is in this building there exist 2 flats in one floor in opposition to 1 flat in one floor as in Meroddi Bağdatlıyan I. Meroddi Bağdatlıyan II renovated in 2015 by protecting its historical and original identity and to be managed as 26 roomed boutique hotel with retail units.

ROOMS
Deluxe Queen Suite, Deluxe Queen Room, Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Twin Room, Deluxe Single Room

BREAKFAST
Edward Blacque Breakfast Room

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WEB SITE : Meroddi Bağdatlıyan Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : reservation@meroddi.com
Tel : +90 212 936 0030

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GUMUSYAN RESIDANCE

Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'47.1"N 28°58'29.6"E / 41.029750, 28.974889



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Gümüşyan Mansion, 19th century building that served as the Gümüşhian family residence for over 100 years. Gümüşyan Mansion Genoese style building was built by Johannes Gümüşyan in 1860 as a family residence.

GUMUSYAN HOTEL

Gümüşyan Hotel’s Genoese style building after restoration re-opened in 2011. The Gümüşyan has reopened as a magnificent boutique hotel with 14 rooms and restaurant after complete restoration and modernization. The Gümüşyan Hotel is a boutique hotel with plenty of history and charm.

All the Gümüşyan’s bedrooms are furnished in beautiful materials and fabrics. All rooms are also spacious and well decorated. Suites contain their own bedroom, lounge and large balcony. Also, the hotel offers a large selection of additional services and amenities. Our hotel also provides 24 hrs front desk service and a currency exchance facility is also at your disposal.

ROOMS
Economy Rooms, Deluxe Room, Suite Room

RESTAURANT AND BAR
The Gümüşyan is proud of it’s a la carté restaurant and coffee bar.

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WEB SITE : Gümüşyan Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@gumusyan.com
Phone : +90 212 293 2997
Fax : +90 212 293 3387

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Monday, March 19, 2018

ÇIRAĞAN PALACE

Ortaköy, Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'40.2"N 29°00'57.1"E / 41.044513, 29.015849



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Çırağan Palace (Turkish: Çırağan Sarayı), a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel of the Kempinski Hotels chain. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy in Istanbul, Turkey.

The area whereabouts the Çırağan Palace used to be known as the "Kazancıoğlu Gardens” at the beginning of the 17th century. The first structure of the region was the mansion that belonged to Admiral Kılıç Ali Pasha. Damat İbrahim Pasha of Nevşehir, the Grand Vezir, has built a summer mansion for his wife (the daughter of Sultan Ahmet III) in 1719 at the same spot.

The name of the palace, “Çırağan” is sourced from the flambeau entertainments that took place in this area between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy around the palace, the so-called “Çırağan Festivals”; “Çerağan” meaning “light spreading” in Persian.

Sultan Mahmut II reconstructed the area that by then had a mosque, a school and a Mevlevi lodge by demolishing the summer villa and building the first Palace. But then in 1857, Sultan Abdülmecid demolished the Palace that he had built, and made plans to rebuild a new palace but as his life span did not allow him, his wishes were carried out by his brother Sultan Abdülaziz. Sultan Abdülaziz finished building the Palace in 1871, and in the following years Çırağan became his residence, and then after him the residence Sultan Murat V.

Many legendary tales lie hidden behind the doors of history. Some tales are lost, but many survive to this day. Such tales become “living legends”. The Çırağan Palace is indeed one of those great living legends, a colourful part of the magnificent legacy left by the Ottoman Empire.

Kazancıoğlu Gardens During the 17th Century : The area around the Çırağan Palace was known as Kazancıoğlu Gardens during the 17th Century. These lush gardens extended from Beşiktaş to Ortaköy.

Sultan Ahmet III - The Tulip Period (1718 - 1730) : The gardens and the water-side palaces that adorned the Beşiktaş shores were to enjoy their most brilliant epoch during the colorful years that came to be known as the Tulip period, a period characterised above all by a passionate love of flowers and music. It was during these years that Sultan Ahmet III. presented this property to his favorite and son-in-low, the Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha, who had joined with him in initiating this era of pleasure and cultural refinement.

Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha (1719) : The first  “Yalı” (water side villa) in these richly green Kazancıoğlu Gardens was constructed by Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha of Nevşehir in 1719 for his wife Fatma Sultan. She frequently organized torclit celebrations or “Çırağan Festivals” in the gardens of the Palace. From Persian the word Çırağan suggests a “special light source”. The word soon became synonymous with the Palace.

Sultan Mahmut II (1834) : In 1834 Sultan Mahmut II decides to rebuild the entire Palace. He demolished the yalı (water side villa) together with the school and the mosque. The house of the Mevlevi dervishes had been moved to another "yalı" which was around. Following eight years of construction, the classical appearance of the new Palace adorned the shores with a foundation of stone -including forty grand columns- and extensive use of rare woods.

Sultan Abdülmecid (1857) : Sultan Abdülaziz's brother Sultan Abdülmecid has demolished the first Palace in 1857 which was constructed by Sultan Mahmut the IInd. He had planned to build  a palace in "Western" style but unfortunately he died in 1861. The construction of the Palace had not been completed due to economical and political circumstances of the Empire.

Sultan Abdülaziz (1871) : Despite being dethroned following his brother's death, Sultan Abdülaziz was allowed to continue his brother's dream of expanding the Palace, this time in a more “Eastern” architectural style. As a tribute to himself, Sultan Abdülaziz ordered Agop Balyan to build a palace in Arabian style. The old wooden structure of the palace was destroyed and a new stone foundation was built in its place. The magnificent priceless doors of the Palace were each made by Vortik Kemhaciyan and worth 1000 gold coins. Sultan Abdülhamid II gave one of these doors as a gift to his friend the German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II. Wilhelm put that door on display at the Berlin Museum.

The palace, built by Sultan Abdülâziz, was designed by the palace architect Nigoğayos Balyan and constructed by his sons Sarkis and Hagop Balyan between 1863 and 1867. This was a period in which all Ottoman sultans used to build their own palaces rather than using those of their ancestors. Çırağan Palace is the last example of this period. The inner walls and the roof were made of wood, the outer walls of colorful marble. The palace is connected with a beautiful marble bridge to the Yıldız Palace on the hill behind. A very high garden wall protects the palace from the outer world.

During the time of Sultan Abdülaziz, the Empress Eugenie of France, who was said to be in love with the Sultan visited the most famous bath of the new Çırağan Palace during her stay in Istanbul on her way to open the Suez Canal in 1869.

Material including rare marble and mother of pearl were imported from different parts of the world for the construction of the palace. The waterfront construction alone cost 400,000 Ottoman Liras. The construction of the Çırağan Palace, which began in 1863, was completed in 1871 and 2.5 million gold coins were spent. Due to rumors among the public that the destruction of the house of the Mevlevi dervishes and the incorporation of its land into the Palace's estate would bring bad luck, Sultan Abdülaziz stayed for the last time at the Çırağan Palace in March of 1876 making Dolmabahçe Palace his new residence.

Sultan Murat V (from 1876 till 1904) : Sultan Murat V was the nephew of Sultan Abdülaziz and became “Sultan” on May the 30th, 1876. Unfortunately, Sultan Murat V was soon deposed by his brother Sultan Abdülhamit II but he continued to live in Harem building of the Palace until his death. He was an art lover, especially music.

The construction and the interior decoration of the palace continued until 1872. After he moved in, Sultan Abdülâziz was, however, not able to live long in his magnificent palace. He was found dead in the palace on May 30, 1876, shortly after he was dethroned. His successor, his nephew Sultan Murad V, moved into Çırağan Palace, but reigned after only 93 days. He, who was deposed by his brother Abdülhamid II due to alleged mental illness, lived here under house arrest until his death on August 29, 1904.

Parliament Building (1909) - Fire (1910) : On November 14th 1909, with a slightly revised name change the Çırağan Palace was selected as the site for a significant meeting of the Turkish Parliament. For the event the Palace was refurnished in grand style including valuable paintings from the art collection of Sultan Abdülhamid of the 1860's. Works by Rembrandt and Ayvazovsky were included in the priceless collection. Dramatically, however, shortly after the conclusion of the Parliament meeting in January 1910, a fire which is known to have started in the attic, destroyed the entire inside of the Palace including significant antiques and art pieces of Abdülhamid and books from the renowned library of Murat the V.

During the Second Constitutional Monarchy, Sultan Mehmet V Reşat allowed the parliament to hold their meetings in this building. The Ottoman parliament was opened with great ceremony in the Palace after the announcement of the Constitutional Monarchy II in the era of Sultan Abdülhamit II. The building of the Palace into a hotel was talked about in 1930s but it stayed unkempt for a long time after the big fire in 1910.

Çırağan Palace During the Occupation of Istanbul City (1920) : At the end of the First World War, during the occupation of Istanbul, the ruined Palace was used as “Bizo Barrack” by the French military field corps engineers.

Palace was left to the Municipality (1946) : In 1946 an army captain damaged the grave site of the whirling dervishes in the basement of the Palace while digging for gold. That same year it was decided that the Palace was to be left to the municipality.

Football Stadium in the Çırağan Palace Garden (1968) : Only two months after, on January 19, 1910, a great fire destroyed the palace, leaving only the outer walls intact. Called "Şeref Stadı", the place served for many years as a football stadium for the club Beşiktaş J.K.. Beşiktaş Football Team used the garden of the Palace as stadium in 1930. Then Prof. Bonatz and famous Turkish Architect Prof. Sedat Hakkı Eldem had investigated the possibilities of building a hotel in this area.

ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI 5*

First Restoration After the Fire (1987) : In 1987, the Japanese Company Kumagai Gumi and the Turkish Company Yüksel Inşaat began restoring the Palace and built an adjacent Hotel. In 1990 the Hotel was opened and in 1992 the Palace also re-opened its doors. In 1989, the ruined palace was bought by a Japanese corporation, which restored the palace and added a modern hotel complex next to it in its garden. Today, it serves as luxury suites for the five-star Kempinski hotel along with two restaurants that cater to guests.

In 1989, the ruined palace was bought by a Japanese corporation, which restored the palace and added a modern hotel complex next to it in its garden. Today, it serves as luxury suites for the five star Kempinski hotel along with two restaurants that cater to guests. The restoration of the Palace was considered a travesty by many, who criticized the government for allowing an independent company to restore a Turkish landmark at minimal cost and with absolutely no regard for the historical or architectural history of the building.

The Opening of the Palace After the Restoration (1992) : The Imperial Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul opened its doors to the curious and appreciative public in 1990. More significantly, however, after years of redesign and construction the "new" Çırağan Palace opened the doors of its four immense historic gates in 1992. This historic reopening of the great Palace on the Bosphorus was an amazing tribute to the commitment, the creativity and the perseverance of many visionaries. The second renovation after 1992 has been completed on April the 20th, 2006 and all the Palace suites have been renovated.

Çırağan Palace Renovation (2007) : The meeting rooms and public areas of the Palace underwent a renovation in 2007 in which it was restored to its original color scheme and glamour, as well state-of-the-art technology was placed in all the meeting rooms. The pearl of Ottoman and classical Turkish cuisine, Tuğra Restaurant was also part of the renovation project. The Palace now resembling the authentic palace with the baroqe style and soft colors.

Instead, proud Çırağan Palace has risen again in all its glory. Lovingly restored for the Kempinski Hotel group, the Palace hotel has given a new meaning to the world "luxury". The unique atmosphere of Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski İstanbul comes from its subtle blend of the ancient and modern. First the original front of the Sultan's palace, which stretches for more than 400 metres along its own private coastline, was restored to its own previous grandeur; this task called for a small army of highly-skilled artisans.

A number of stones and other original fragments from the palace were found still lying where they fell in the palace gardens. These served as models for the master stone masons engaged to recreate the front. Like their ancestors a hundred years ago, these craftsmen worked the intricate stone latticework and marble colonnades by hand.

The whole construction process, which took six years, was overseen by the Turkish curator of Historic Monuments, who insisted that the same materials be used as for the original construction. When the outer walls were restored to their former state, work started on transforming the ancient building into one of the world's leading luxury hotels.

The interior of the building was a very bright neon pink and contained several stores and areas for events such as banquets, many have criticized it for resembling the interior of an American shopping mall. The German Artist Rainer Maria Latzke redecorated the interior with a bright and colorful Mediterranean ambiance by equipping the interior swimming pool with beautiful murals.

The Hotel and The Sultan's Palace... Once the residence of the last Ottoman Sultans, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only hotel situated directly on the shores of the Bosphorus. The Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is actually two hotels: the restored Sultan’s Palace itself and a grand deluxe hotel featuring five star luxury.

ROOMS AND SUITES
Luxury Rooms and Suites all providing a relaxing atmosphere. Tastefully decorated rooms and suites lavish in style and comfort and capture the essence of pure luxury. Most of them offer a balcony that welcomes you into breathtaking views from the Bosphorus. Combining the architectural grandeur of the Sultan's Imperial Palace with the modern comfort of a luxury hotel by the Bosphorus, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers the ultimate in luxury in the center of the city with 313 rooms.

282 Rooms + 31 Suites 11 suites in the imperial Palace will treat you to the exclusive ambience once enjoyed by majestic Sultans of the Ottoman Empire.

102 Park View Rooms, 126 Superior Bosphorus View Rooms, 20 Deluxe Bosphorus View Rooms, 34 Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View Rooms, 20 Hotel Suites, 11 Palace Suites

HOTEL ROOMS
Anticipate refined luxury… Decor and lighting that project quiet, distinctive taste... and a balcony opening up to the Bosphorus or the former Palace garden, Yıldız Park which was once the hunting forest of the Sultans.

Park View Room, Superior Bosphorus View Room, Deluxe Bosphorus View Room, Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View Room

HOTEL SUITES
Endless views of the city where east meets west from your balcony vying for your attention offered in various attractive choices.

Studio Suite, One Bedroom Suite, Lale Suite, Vali / Vezir Suite, Pasha / Presidential Suite

PALACE SUITES
Be greeted at a genuine Ottoman Palace helipad by your private butler. Then encounter an entrance even grander... opening to expanses of individually curated furniture, decor, and majestic Bosphorus views.

One Bedroom Park View Palace Suite, One Bedroom Bosphorus View Palace Suite, Two Bedroom Park View Palace Suite, Two Bedroom Corner Palace Suite, Three Bedroom Corner Palace Suite, Sultan Suite

DINING
Fine Dining Restaurants and Bars... Few cities have as many world-class restaurants uniting old and new, east and west as Istanbul. To get an idea of endless dining options the city has to offer, you do not have to roam around Istanbul as Çırağan Palace Kempinski reigns supreme in Istanbul’s top-end dining scene. Each accented by a balcony or terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, four restaurants promise essential gastronomic experiences. Embark on a journey of culinary delights at fine dining restaurant Tugra, Gazebo Lounge, Laledan Restaurant and Bosphorus Grill. And you will find the essence of Istanbul’s social life for pre- or post-meal socializing, imbibe atmosphere of our bars.

RESTAURANTS
Gazebo Lounge, Laledan Restaurant, Tuğra Restaurant & Lounge, Bosphorus Grill

BARS
Le Fumoir, Çırağan Bar

MEETINGS
Business meetings and events in Istanbul... Whether it be for business or social gatherings, Ciragan Palace Kempinski is proud to provide today’s most illustrious meeting venues paired with the very latest in conference technology and legendary Kempinski service for 10 to 1.000 guests. Prestigious location , grandiose architecture, majestic ambience, venues with daylight, the terrace offering the fresh breeze from the Bosphorus and superior cuisine that inspires ... all comes together to create flawless meetings and social events, which are turned into treasured memories.

Meetings & Conferences, Wedding Celebrations, Social Occasions

LUXURY SPA
Spa and Wellness, Spa Features & Treatments, Fitness Centre and Pools

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WEB SITE : Çırağan Palace Kempinski

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : reservationoffice.ciraganpalace@kempinski.com
Phone : +90 212 326 4646
Fax : +90 212 259 6687

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NORDSTERN INN

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'21.4"N 28°58'28.2"E / 41.022606, 28.974502



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Nordstern Han was built by Ottoman Jewish banker Rafael Salomon Kamondo, in 1889. The Italian architect Guilio Mongeri designed this building.

NORDSTERN HOTEL GALATA

Nordstern Hotel Galata, located at the heart of Karaköy with its historic fabric represents neo-gothic style through its façade with fancy double lancet windows, engaged columns and column caps between windows and decorative moldings between floors.

ROOMS
Moving seamlessly from historic spaces, the rooms and suites are contemporary yet serene, designed with meticulous detail.

Executive Double Room, Deluxe Double Room, Executive Double Room With Sea View, Deluxe Suit Room With Sea View

TURKISH BATH
We are offering a traditional service to our guests. You’ll have a truly wonderful time at the Nordstern Hotel Galata’s Hammam

MASSAGE
Nordstern Hotel Galata is proud to present you with a serene and peaceful atmosphere where you can experience purity of spirit for you and your loved ones, away from the chaos of everyday life. A wide selection of massages are also available for you to rest your mind and relax. The Steam room stimulates perspiration and is ideal for warming up and relaxing.

CONCIERGE
Our concierge staff can assist you with many services including theater tickets, sightseeing tours, transportation to and from local airports, restaurant reservations, florists, and more. If you have any special requests please feel free to contact us prior to your arrival so that we can service all your needs.

FITNESS CENTER
Guests of the hotel can use the newly renovated and equipped Mini Fitness center during their stay for free of charge between 08:00 and 22:00, 7 days per week.

LAUNDRY SERVICE
Our professional laundry and dry cleaning services are available at a reasonable rate for all guests of the hotel. All laundry services are on-site and handled with the utmost care and convenience. Guests may order laundry & dry cleaning services from their rooms with the provided in-room laundry bag and billing list or call the Front Desk for assistance.

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WEB SITE : Nordstern Hotel Galata

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@nordsternhotelgalata.com
Phone : +90 212 358 2222
Fax : +90 212 293 0332

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BARBAROSSA SAILORS STOOD

Ahırkapı, Fatih - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'13.8"N 28°58'54.0"E / 41.003836, 28.981673



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Its own building is an example of cultural preservation. At one time, the wooden row houses that Barbarossa Hayrettin Pasha had built for his sailors stood where the Armada building is today. Armada was constructed by redesigning these houses.

Armada was constructed in the heart of the old Istanbul peninsula surrounded by the historic city walls in the Sultanahmet quarter, where, at one time, Admiral Barbarossa Hayrettin Pasha had houses built for his sailors in the 16th century, and when these burned down, row houses were built in their place. Therefore, Armada was designed based on old photographs of these houses remaining faithful to the exterior architecture. Today’s comfort and yesteryear's atmosphere were combined and reinterpreted through both interior and exterior decore.

Armada was constructed in the heart of the old Istanbul peninsula surrounded by the historic city walls in the Sultanahmet quarter, where, at one time, Admiral Barbarossa Hayrettin Pasha had houses built for his sailors in the 16th century, and when these burned down, row houses were built in their place. Therefore, Armada was designed based on old photographs of these houses remaining faithful to the exterior architecture.

Today’s comfort and yesteryear's atmosphere were combined and reinterpreted through both interior and exterior décor. Armada succeeded in establishing a positive impression with its building and influenced the immediate vicinity so that numerous buildings in the quarter were repaired and brought back to life so that literally served as a civil model of the “social complex” (külliye), which played such an important role in old Turkish urban culture with new, distinctive establishments.

ARMADA HOTEL 4*

Interior design is an inseparable aspect of proper architectural preservation. Which of the remaining historical elements can be reinterpreted to resonate with a contemporary modern context in a way that is also timeless? When making these decisions, Armada avoided kitsch, nostalgic and populist interpretations, preferring instead to create a space truly reflective of the Istanbul lifestyle.

Our Interior Designer, a valuable expert in his own right, played the most important role in this area, along with some of our other friends. From the very beginning, Yontan, who created our logo, has demonstrated an unwavering sensitivity to the historical integrity of our interior design and decoration and has maintained an eager, authentic, ethical approach to his work, whichever aspect of it he may be dealing with. From his hundreds of sketches, we have several examples that were brought to life, her eon display.

Armada’s Office Building and Garden
After the hotel opened for business, the Armada team turned its attention to restoring the neglected neighboring property on Keresteci Hakkı Sokak.The concrete house was restored and given a historically correct wooden facade, and converted to an office. The garden was arranged in a style reminiscent of old Bomonti gardens and opened as a restaurant in 1997. Today the garden is used as Giritli Istanbul restaurant’s summer location.

"Alafranga Lokanta" / Giritli Restaurant Building
In 1999, we renovated the wooden Sultanahmet-style house that was left to rot on Keresteci Hakkı Street so that it would take people back to the period when European culture was first introduced to Ottoman society. The building was brought back into use as a chic restaurant with a 70-person capacity. The menu included a mixture of late 19th-century and early 20th century cosmopolitan and Ottoman and western cuisine.

The “Alafranga” or European feel was reflected in the decor and the traces of the cultural synthesis of the period as well as in the menu. The restaurant, which in a later period focused more exclusively on French cuisine, came under the current ownership of Giritli Restaurant midway through the previous decade.

Three wooden houses with bay windows on Keresteci Hakkı Street in Ahırkapı were renovated with care, named “Stablesgate Houses” and opened as a guest house for foreign visitors. The trend to live like the locals became popular in the 21st century, and Ahırkapı Evleri attracts travellers who want to experience contemporary life in an historic Sultanahmet house.

Stablesgate House & Studios
This unique concept allows guests to luxuriate in the space and privacy of their own beautifully renovated private house, whilst enjoying hotel-style services. Stablesgate is so named as the area used to be the stables of the Topkapı Palace. Apart from the rare advantage of having so much private space, one of the main attractions is the setting.

Studio 1 (Ground Floor - max. capacity 5 persons), Studio 2 (First Floor - max. capacity 2 persons), Roof Terrace, Stablesgate House (max. capacity 6 persons)

Accommodation Facilities
Total Number of Rooms: 108, Total Number of Beds: 216

Types of Rooms
Standard: 60, Superior: 40, Deluxe: 8

Breakfast
Armada offers a Turkish Style breakfast buffet including a variety of pastries (poğaça, açma, börek) and bread made with natural flour and custom baked, as well as natural jellies from the Armada kitchen, fresh eggs and dairy products from villages in addition with cereals. Throughout the summer, breakfast can also be enjoyed outdoors on the Terrace with its spectacular view.

Meeting Facilities
Armada has five meeting rooms, a spectacular Terrace for those special occasions and a multi-purpose “Armada Salon”.

Banquet
During the meetings and organizations to be held at the Armada Hotel, the Armada Kitchen with authentic Istanbul tastes will also be at your service. The home made cookies and pastry, a sort of Turkish donut; "simit" and cheese are served along with the traditional coffee and tea during the breaks. The catering for coffee breaks are prepared and served through the mobile traditional street carts and generally takes place at the Fountain Cafe. For the meals you may choose the restaurants of "Armada Terrace" and/or "Armada Salon" according to seasonal conditions. The capacities of the eating facilities is given below:

Banquet Facilities
Armada Terrace, Indoor Terrace, Armada Salon

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WEB SITE : Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@armadahotel.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 455 4455
Fax : +90 212 455 4499

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

ADAHAN

Asmalı Mescit, Beyoğlu - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'44.9"N 28°58'23.4"E / 41.029139, 28.973167



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Adahan Istanbul is constructed 1874 in Galata-Pera which was the trade and banking center of Istanbul at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The building was designed by Stampa Brothers and Antoine Tedeschi in 1874. Housed in a charmingly restored 19th century building (built by the famous Turkish Jewish family Camondo as an office quarter) in the very heart of the historic and chic Galata district.

Adahan building used to be in the 19th century the town mansion of Camondo, a famous Jewish family with a tragic destiny. Comte Moïse de Camondo was born in Istanbul in 1860 into a Sepharadic Jewish family that owned one of the largest banks in the Ottoman Empire and established in France since 1869. When World War I broke out, Nissim, the son of Moise was killed in an air battle in 1917.

After this tragic loss, he decided to bedqueath his property in France to the "Arts Decoratifs", in memory of his son. A museum opened in the the year after Moïse de Camondo died, in 1935. During World War II, his daughter, Béatrice, his son-of-law Léon Reinach and their children, Fanny and Bertrand, died in the nazi camps. The Camondo family died out.

ADAHAN ISTANBUL HOTEL AND CISTERN

The restoration in the building lasted five years and was carried out abiding by the original plans, and 47 units were created with different styles and surface areas. In this building, which has been used for different purposes over the years, the "hand carved decorations" which were covered under paint have been preserved as much as possible during the restoration, which contributes to the final decoration of the building.

Adahan Istanbul Hotel opened in 2013. Adahan Istanbul's unique interior design reflecting its "respect for the natural and the pure" continues in the building's public areas such as the parlor floor, meeting rooms, and the lounges.

Adahan Istanbul embodies several meeting rooms, lounges, brick walled basement which can be used for special events and a spacious roof terrace with an amazing view of the historical peninsula of the city where breakfast is served. The hotel also has a historical cellar where private events such as classical music performances can be held.

RESTAURANT AND BAR
Cachi Restaurant & Bar on the fifth floor of Adahan Istanbul, with a view of the historical peninsula, has a large terrace and high ceilings which embraces Istanbul. They serve you the local delights with different presentations.

ADAHAN CISTERN & CELLAR

Adahan collects rainwater which is cleaned and used in the septic system. For a final peek into the history of this amazing building, you could see into the well which is still in use today. The exact history of the structure under Adahan is unknown, but to my admittedly inexpert eyes it looks Byzantine. Well-preserved, the brickwork, arched doorways, windows, and the space itself are intact. The space is quite large and impeccably maintained and is sometimes used for events and art shows.

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WEB SITE : Adahan Cistern

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : adahan@adahanistanbul.com
Phone : +90 212 243 8581
Fax : +90 212 243 8582

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KEÇELİ HAN

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'25.4"N 28°58'36.9"E / 41.023722, 28.976917



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The Haze Karaköy is an amalgamation of space between Karaköy’s Keçeli Han, previously utilized as a bakery, and the adjacent historic 1930’s Bobbin Factory, a prime example of Neoclassical ferro-concrete architecture with its distinctive 4.60 m high ceilings.

THE HAZE KARAKOY

This stove has been regenerated as “Forneria” which means “the stove” in Portuguese. On the other hand, the building which was used as a bobbin factory has the windowsills and vertical molding between the windows would indicate an Art Deco effect, as well as a reinforcement of perpendicular proportions associated with this.

In addition, the uniformity of the structure, and balcony above the ground floor would indicate a common feature of the period an “esoteric balcony”, as well as the obvious use of a cornice to emphasize the entrance to the building. In conclusion, the structure is an architectural example of a Neoclassical style ferro concrete edifice.

Located in Karaköy’s centre, right beside the harbour and straddling Necatibey and Maliye streets, each with 18 metre high facades, the building, with its 44 rooms and Private Terrace Penthouse Suite with Bosphorus and Golden Horn view also Private Terrace Penhouse Suites with Galata Tower view , is destined to make a lasting impression as it opens its doors.

ROOMS

Economy Room, Double Rooms, Deluxe Room, Superior Room, Family Room, Superior King Room, Executive King Room, Executive Queen Room, Penthouse Suite with Bosphorus and Golden Horn View, Penthouse Suite with Galata Tower View

SERVICES

Business Centre, Room Service, Breakfast Service, Dry Cleaning, Panoramic Istanbul Tour, Conference Room, Complimentary Shoe Shining Service

GOURMET RESTAURANT & BAR FORNERIA

Forneria, adding Turkish-inspired touches to its menu of classic Mediterranean tastes, is opening a new and exciting page in Karaköy’s fast-developing world of gastronomy. Aside from the set ‘A la Carte’ menu, there are daily lunchtime specials, reflecting Forneria cuisine’s diversity, including new versions of traditional Turkish flavours.

For those living, working and, of course, visiting Karaköy, the morning service begins with traditional, daily fresh and totally organic flavours such as special homemade preserves, fresh daily clotted cream, Bodrum olives, and Afyon spicy sausage, and every lunchtime a choice of dishes are on offer for customers’ culinary delight.

With the dictionary meaning of ”dishes from the oven”, Forneria’s originality lies in its stone oven baked pizzas and delicious dishes slow-cooked in individual small pots. From seafood to whole wheat, there is an endless choice of pizza varieties at Forneria, and its signature dish of beer stew slow-cooked in miniature pots is not to be missed.

MÜKELLEF RESTAURANT

Located on the roof terrace, the hotel’s restaurant Mükellef Karakoy offers an open buffet breakfast and a rich menu of unique tastes with an award-winning chef. You can also enjoy snacks and cocktails from the bar.

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WEB SITE : The Haze Karaköy Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@thehazeistanbul.com
Phone : +90 212 293 9955
Fax : +90 212 293 5515

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