MECİDİYE PAVILION

Sultanahmet, Fatih - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'49.6"N 28°59'08.2"E / 41.013778, 28.985611

Topkapı Palace Museum / Fourth Courtyard



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The Grand Kiosk, also known as the Mecidiye Kiosk, Grand Pavilion or Kiosk of Abdül Mecid I (Mecidiye Köşkü), built in 1840, was the last significant addition to the palace, along with the neighbouring Wardrobe Chamber (Esvap Odası). Both were built on the orders of Sultan Abdül Mecid I as an imperial reception and resting place because of its splendid location, giving a panoramic view on the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus.

This pavilion is located at the east end of the palace. Built by Sultan Abdülmecid it, has the distinction of being the last Sultan's pavilion constructed at the Topkapı Palace, as after this Sultan moved from this palace. Built on the Empire Style this singular storied rectangular building was designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan. The external facade's ornamentation is particularly noteworthy.

It is the last sultan pavilion that was built in Topkapı Palace. The residence location of the Ottoman Dynasty during Sultan Adbülmecid was newly built Dolmabahçe Palace. It must have been built because he wanted to have a pavilion that was named after himself and where ascending-to-throne ceremonies would be held as it was being held similarly in Topkapı Palace during his ancestor’s times.

The pavilion and the room that was designed fitting to contemporary western architecture style added a mixed foreign eclecticism to traditional architecture understanding and texture of the Ottoman and palace and is in a great scale.

The sultans would stay here whenever they visited Topkapı from their seaside palaces. These constructions were erected on the vaulted basement of another kiosk dating from the 15th century. The architect Sarkis Balyan constructed it in an eclectic Europeanized style, mixed with traditional Ottoman style. Inside it is furnished in the Empire style. The two buildings were also used occasionally to accommodate foreign guests.

It was erected on the vaulted basement of the Third Place and Tent Kiosks dating from the 15th century; certain parts of the basement walls and foundations underneath date from the Byzantine period. During the late period where the Sultans had moved their permanent residence to the Dolmabahçe and Yıldız Palaces, they would visit the Topkapı Palace only for brief journeys and stay at the Mecidiye Pavilion when they would come here for their Accession to the Throne Ceremony (Cülus) or their processional visits to the Mantle of Felicity.

The wall is made of coarse sandstone. The interior is lighted through large windows. There are three entrances on the main front. The middle gate leads to a staircase descending to the basement. To the left, there is the Selamlık, Mabeyn section. The kiosk commands a panoramic view, which stretches the angle vision to comprise the Princes Islands and the Marmara Sea. It has also a wide terrace paved with marble slabs.

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WEB SITE : Topkapı Palace Museum Directorate

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SOFA PAVILION

Sultanahmet, Fatih - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'50.1"N 28°59'05.3"E / 41.013917, 28.984806

Topkapı Palace Museum / Fourth Courtyard



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Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa built the pavilion, which also has names such as Sofa Pavilion, Stairhead Pavilion, Mustafa Paşa Pavilion, built between 166-1683 during his viziership. This fact led the pavilion be called as Mustafa Paşa Pavilion. The pavilion that was restored during Sultan Ahmed III era was mentioned as “Sofa Pavilion” in pavilion’s inscription that dates to 1704. Pavilion has a trio plan design.

The front design was changed after a large scale repair that was conducted in 1752 in Sultan Mahmut I era. The Sofa Pavilion was built under reign of Sultan Mehmet IV (1648-1687). It is the only wooden building in the innermost part of the palace. It consists of rooms with the backside supported by columns.

The kiosk consists of the main hall called Divanhane, the prayer room (Namaz Odası or Şerbet Odası) and the Room for Sweet Fruit Beverages. From the kiosk the sultan would watch sportive events in the garden and organised entertainments. This open building with large windows was originally used as a restroom and later, during the Tulip era (1718-1730) as a lodge for guests. It is situated next to the Tulip Garden.

The rectilinear Terrace Kiosk (Sofa Köşkü / Merdiven Başı Kasrı) was a belvedere built in the second half of the 16th century. It was restored in 1704 by Sultan Ahmed III (1703-1730) and rebuilt in 1752 by Sultan Mahmud I (1730-1754) in the Rococo style. It is the only wooden building in the innermost part of the palace. It consists of rooms with the backside supported by columns.

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WEB SITE : Topkapı Palace Museum Directorate

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İFTARİYE PAVILION

Sultanahmet, Fatih - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'50.5"N 28°59'03.4"E / 41.014034, 28.984275

Topkapı Palace Museum / Fourth Courtyard



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It was built by Sultan İbrahim I (1640-1648) in 1640 on the part of marble terrace between Circumcision Room and Baghdad Pavilion that was enlarged towards Haliç direction during Sultan Murad IV era. The special feature of this kameriye- shaped köşk is that it is made of copper and zinc alloy. It is covered by a dome that is carried by four columns. Kameriye is separated from the marble with its projecting part, and is made facing the gardens below, the city, Haliç and Galata.

The gilded İftar Pavilion, also known as İftar Kiosk or İftar bower (İftariye Köşkü or İftariye Kameriyesi) offers a view on the Golden Horn is a magnet for tourists today for photo opportunities. Its ridged cradle vault with the gilded roof was a first in Ottoman architecture with echoes of China and India. The sultan is reported to have had the custom to break his fast under this bower during the fasting month of ramadan after sunset.

Some sources mention this resting place as the ‘’Moonlit Seat’’. Special gifts like the showering of gold coins to officials by the sultan was also sometimes held here. The marbled terrace gained its current appearance during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim (1640-48).

This kameriye is thought that the Sultan waited for the breaking of the Ramadan fast here during Ramadan Months. Therefore, it is supposed to be called as İftariye (the place where one breaks the Ramadan fast). It is understood from the sources that the Sultan had been accepting the holiday congratulations of those from Enderun and watching the sport shows down in the festival ceremonies during the periods that overlapped with summer months.

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WEB SITE : Topkapı Palace Museum Directorate

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AYNALIKAVAK PAVILION AND MUSIC MUSEUM

Hasköy, Beyoğlu - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'17.0"N 28°57'19.1"E / 41.038051, 28.955318



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The Aynalıkavak Pavilion is located in the Hasköy neighborhood in Kasımpaşa, Istanbul. It is not exactly known as to when it was built, but Evliya Çelebi, the famous 17th century Ottoman traveler and writer, states that it was built during the period of Sultan Mehmed II. Another source says that the pavilion was been built by Admiral Halil Paşa in 1613.

After the Turkish conquest of Istanbul this attractive stretch of countryside stretching inland from the shores of the Golden Horn became an imperial park known as the Tersane Hasbahçe after the naval arsenal at nearby Kasımpaşa. The earliest known building here dates from the reign of Sultan Ahmed I (1603-1617), and his successors added new country lodges over the centuries, until the entire complex became so large that it was referred to as Tersane or Aynalıkavak Palace.

HISTORY

The building, which has been decorating the coast of the Golden Horn since 17th century and which is today known as Aynalikavak Pavilion, is the only remaining sample from the group of buildings known as “Aynalıkavak Palace” or “Tersane Palace” during the Ottoman Period. The historical references reveals that the territory was also a resting place belonging to emperors during the Byzantine period.

This big coppice, which attracted the interests of Ottoman sultans after the conquest of İstanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed (1444-1481), was started to be named as “Tersane Hasbahçe” owing to the Ottoman Shipyard constructed at the territory. The earliest buildings on the territory date back to the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmed and the first pavilion, which is certainly known to be constructed, dates to the reign of Sultan Ahmed I (1603-1617). This group of buildings, which has developed with the pavilions constructed by sultans in the course of historical process and which was also called as “Tersane Palace”; has been named as “Aynalıkavak Palace” beginning from the 17th century.

Aynalıkavak Pavilion, which takes place within the body of palace and which is estimated to be constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III (1703-1730) underwent an extensive restoration process during the reign of Sultan Selim III (1789-1807) and was rearranged and gained its today’s appearance. Aynalıkavak Pavilion, the only remaining building from the earlier periods among the National Palaces which mainly consist of palaces, kiosks and pavilions of 19th century is extremely privileged with its traditional architecture and decoration features.

Aynalıkavak Pavilion is one of these buildings, thought to date originally from the reign of Sultan Ahmed III (1703-1730), although extensive alterations under Sultan Selim III (1789-1807) transformed its appearance radically. The principal rooms are a reception room known as the Divanhane and the smaller Music Room. Bands of exquisite calligraphic decoration around the windows of these two rooms consist of verses by two famous poets, Şeyh Galib and Enderuni Fazıl, in praise of the pavilion and Sultan Selim III. These italic inscriptions were designed by the calligrapher Yesari.

ARCHITECTURE and INTERIOR DESING

The name, Aynalıkavak Pavilion, comes from the mirrors which were a gift to Sultan Ahmed III after the Treaty of Passarowitz was signed and during which the Republic of Venice was left the Mora Peninsula to the Turks. The pavillion was built on a slope and its garden was decorated with different kinds of trees. One enters the pavillon through the porch and then passes into a wide hall. There are couches covered with silk located at the three corners of the wide hall, and a poem written by Sultan Selim III in gold print is located on the blue painted wall.

On a frieze around the top of the windows of Divanhane and of Composition Room, the verses of the famous poets of the term, Şeyh Galib and Enderûni Fâzıl, praising the Pavilion and Sultan Selim III, were inscribed by the calligrapher Mehmed Esad El Yesari in talik script. The pavilion which is one of the last and outstanding buildings of classical Ottoman Structure with its two storey body, facing the sea and one storey body facing the land, also reflects the taste of its age in terms of decoration and it incorporates many elements of the culture of the period of the composer Sultan Selim III.

In terms of its architecture and decoration Aynalıkavak Pavilion is a rare and outstanding example of classical Ottoman architecture. This small building is only one storey, with a basement under the section facing the sea. The pavilion is of additional interest because of its strong associations with Sultan Selim III, a respected composer. The traditional fitted seats or sedir along the walls and settees resembling sedir, braziers, lamps and other contemporary furnishings reflect a way of life which has disappeared entirely today.

The land façade sits on two floors and the sea-side façade on three. The pavilion has a divan room and an audience hall (Arz Odası) decorated with several works of calligraphy, nice windows, and mirrors. Its ceiling is covered by a dome. As characteristics of the period, Its top windows covered with revzens, its roofs with large eaves, fitted sedirs within the interior decoration, braziers which were the traditional way of heating, all demonstrate appearances of a past lifestyle which has disappeared today.

In the beginning of the 19th century, the Aynalıkavak Pavilion was called the Has Bahçe. During the rule of Sultan Mahmut II it was restored by the architect Kirkor Balyan. It took its present shape during the Reign of Sultan Selim III. During the Tulip Era, (or Lâle Devri in Turkish), the pavilion hosted many entertainment venues. In addition, it hosted the Aynalıkavak Agreement signed by Sultan Abdülhamid I on January 9, 1784 between the Ottoman Empire and Russia.

MUSEUM

The ground floor of Aynalılavak Pavilion, which was opened to visit on November 5th, 2010 upon completion of restoration and furnishing works, was refurnished as a museum in which historical Turkish musical instruments are exhibited in accordance with the artistic and musical personality of Sultan Selim III.

The late Gevheri Osmanoğlu who was one of the grand-chidren of Sultan Abdülhamid II (1876-1909) and his hairs, in 1984 donated their collections containg saz (musical instrument), musical note and stone gramophone records to Aynalıkavak Summer Palace to get them exhibited. Consequently, as Aynalıkavak Summer Palace was a place where Sultan Selim III: (1789-1807) lived and composed, a project about making a Turkish Musiki (music) center was established.

Following, some other collectioners and traditional turkish musicians (sazende) donated various instruments. Besides, as the musical instruments belonging to Istanbul Municipality Collection were added to the Aynalıkavak Summer Palace Collection, the general foundation of Aynalıkavak Sazları was formed, that will grow larger in the future The museum collection contains 65 musical instrument, over 200 stone record, many musical note and the press.

The gardens and cafeteria attract many visitors, as do the Aynalıkavak Concerts of classical Turkish art music. Private receptions can be held in the gardens.

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WEB SITE : Department of National Palaces / Aynalıkavak Pavillion

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EMİRGAN GROVE PARK

Emirgan, Sarıyer - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°06'33.0"N 29°03'09.0"E / 41.109167, 29.052500



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The Emirgan Park is a historical urban park located in Emirgan neighborhood at the Bosphorus in Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul.

In the Byzantine era, the entire area, where today the park stretches, was covered with cypress trees and known as "Kyparades" or "Cypress Forest". It became known as "Feridun Bey Park", when the uninhabited land was granted in the mid-16th century to Nişancı Feridun Bey, a Lord Chancellor in rank in the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, Ottoman sultan Murad IV (reigned 1623-1640) presented the estate to Emir Gûne Han, a Safavid Persian commander, who surrendered his sieged castle without any resistance, and followed him back to Istanbul. The name "Feridun Bey Park" was changed to "Emirgûne", which in time became corrupted to "Emirgan".

During the centuries, the estate's owner changed several times, and by the end of the 1860s, it was owned by Khedive Ismail Pasha (reigned 1863-1879), Ottoman governor of Egypt and Sudan. The area was used as the backyard of a large wooden yalı he built down at Bosporus. Further, he built within the park area three wooden pavilions, which still exists.

The heirs of the Khedive family sold the estate in the 1930s to Satvet Lütfi Tozan, a wealthy Turkish arms dealer, who granted the park grounds, the three pavilions included, later in the 1940s to the City of Istanbul during office of Governor and Mayor Lütfi Kırdar (1938-1949).

The park, owned and administered today by the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, covers an area of 117 acres (470,000 m2) on a hillside, and is enclosed by high walls.

Inside the park with two decorative ponds are plants of more than 120 species. The most notable rare trees of the park's flora are: Stone Pine, Turkish pine, Aleppo Pine, Blue Pine, Eastern White Pine, Maritime Pine, Japanese Cedar, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Atlas Cedar, Lebanon Cedar, Himalayan cedar, Beech, Ash tree, Sapindus, Babylon Willow, Hungarian Oak, Colorado White Fir, Maidenhair tree, California incense-cedar, Coast Redwood and Camphor tree.

Many jogging tracks and picnic tables make the Emirgan Park a very popular recreation area for the local people, especially during the weekends and holidays. The three historic pavilions, called after their exterior color as the Yellow Pavilion, the Pink Pavilion and the White Pavilion were restored in time between 1979-1983, and opened to the public as cafeteria and restaurant.

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YILDIZ GROVE PARK

Yıldız, Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'57.0"N 29°00'57.0"E / 41.049167, 29.015833



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Yıldız Park is a historical, urban park in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. The park is located in Yıldız quarter between the palaces of Yıldız and Çırağan.

Yıldız Park is the biggest green field of Beşiktaş. The history of it dates back to early 17th century. This extensive field owned by the daughter of Sultan Murad IV was then owned by Mehmed Pasha, brother of Damat İbrahim Pasha in 18th century. The plantation, today called Yıldız Park, was named "Çırağan" after the festivals held by Mehmed Pasha in the coastal side open for Bosphorus. Yıldız Park, again comes to life with Çırağan Palace and the bridge built between the palace and the plantation.

History
Yıldız Park was once part of the imperial garden of Yıldız Palace. Extending down the slopes from the palace, this walled park was reserved only for palace dwellers during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II.

The area of Yıldız used to be a forest in Byzantine times. Starting during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, the sultans made it their hunting grounds. In the next centuries, it remained as a grove behind the seaside palaces. The neighbourhood began to flourish in the wake of construction of the palace in the 19th century. It took its name from the first pavilion, namely Yıldız Kasrı, commissioned by Sultan Selim III in early 19th century.

The 25-acre (0.10 km2) of the palace's external garden were surrounded by high walls and detached from a grove during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II in the 19th century. A small artificial lake, pavilions, summer houses and a porcelain factory were established in this section.

Women of the palace who were allowed to go out in the days of springs after the cold days of winter, purified from the presence of men in the plantation, come together with green and and nature in this particular place. Borders of the plantation was then enlarged after Sultan Abdülhamid II moves to Yıldız Palace. After the disenthrone of Sultan Abdülhamid II, doors of the plantation was closed.

Today
Currently Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex with set in a very large park of flowers, plants and trees, gathered from every part of the world dating from the Ottoman era. Park grounds offer panoramic views of the Bosphorus. The park is a popular picnic place especially for the weekends. Two beautiful old pavilions, namely Çadır and Malta pavilions, are used to rest, drink tea, eat breakfast and have lunch.

The park is separated into two sections, the outer section is open to the public and comprises the Şale, Çadır and Malta pavilions and the still-operating Yıldız porcelain factory. The vegetation of the park includes magnolia, bay leaves, Judas trees, silver limes and horse-chestnuts. Furthermore, the park shelters oak, cypress, pine, yew, cedar and ash trees. Besides, the outer section has two man-made lakes.

Pavilions
The plantation was ascribed to Greater Municipality of Istanbul in 1940s with the pavilions of Malta and Çadır. Its’ name was changed to Yıldız Park in the same period. Municipality of İstanbul, takes over the management of the park. Today, the park is a place for having a good breath and a moment of relaxation, especially for the residents of Beşiktaş. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built.

Tent Pavilion
One of the two historical houses in Yıldız Groves. It was built in the backyard of Çırağan Palace for daily tours. After the foundation of the Republic, it had remained closed for a long time. In present day, it is open to public.

Malta Pavilion
It was known to have been built in Abdülaziz period and has a marvelous landscape. It was restored by remaining loyal to its original form. You can see the gorgeous ceiling ornaments and also have a pleasing dinner with your friends. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built.

This park is a real hidden treasure in the heart of the city. Whenever you wish to spend pleasant hours relaxing admist greenery Yıldız Park would be a good choice with its walking routes, cafes, century old trees, ponds and water canals.

Currently Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex with set in a very large park of flowers, plants and trees, gathered from every part of the world dating from the Ottoman era. Park grounds offer panoramic views of the Bosphorus. The park is a popular picnic place especially for the weekends. Two beautiful old pavilions, namely Çadır and Malta pavilions, is used to rest, drink tea, eat breakfast and have lunch.

Yıldız Groves where you can see every tone of green is on the slopes between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy. These groves which we can define as the oxygen store for Beşiktaş, was one of the most important places in the Ottoman times with its tulip gardens. Yıldız Korusu had experienced legendary feasts, but had been closed after Sultan Abdülhamid II was dethroned.

In addition to Yıldız Palace which we describe in detail in the subsequent pages, and Şale Pavilion the grove accommodates, there are also Yıldız Palace’ Clock Tower, Tent Pavilion and Malta Pavilion.

Currently Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex with set in a very large park of flowers, plants and trees, gathered from every part of the world dating from the Ottoman era. Park grounds offer panoramic views of the Bosphorus. The park is a popular picnic place especially for the weekends. Two beautiful old pavilions, namely Çadır and Malta pavilions, are used to rest, drink tea, eat breakfast and have lunch.

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