YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Yıldız, Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°03'06.8"N 29°00'38.2"E / 41.051889, 29.010611



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The grove on Beşiktaş Hill was first used as a hunting area by Ahmed I, who had a small pavilion built here. When Sultan Abdülhmid II acceded to the throne he moved to Yıldız Palace in 1877 since he did not find Dolmabahçe Palace, where his brother and uncle were dethroned, secure enough.

Yıldız Palace is the fourth permanent residence of Ottoman sultans and it is actually a complex within gardens and the grove comprising palaces, pavilions, administrative, security and service buildings and parks whichcovers an area of approximately 500,000 square meters expanding from the Beşiktaş coast towards the north-west encompassing the entire hillside.

The so called “Yıldız Palace” is not a single palace but rather a series of palaces, pavilions and gardens, spread out in a 500 000 m2 wooded area in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. The history of Yıldız Palace and environs goes back several centuries, but the renovation and construction of new buildings which started during Sultan Abdulmecid’s reign in the Nineteenth Century climaxed with Sultan Abdulhamit’s coming to power in 1876.

During his thirty three years in power Yıldız area was decorated by the Palace Architect Sarkis Balyan; with two Neo Gothic style mosques, several pavilions and kiosks and gardens. However starting with 1894 the Italian architect Raimondo D’Aronco made a lasting effect in Yıldız with his Art Nouveau style buildings. The most significant of D’Aronco’s buildings in Yıldız is without a doubt is the Ceremonial Pavilion of the  three unit Chalet Palace. The third unit of the palace was constructed for the honor and use of Kaiser Wilhelm II  during his second visit to Istanbul in 1898.

This palace unit  with it’s sixty rooms and four meeting halls is an extension  of  Sarkis Balyan’s second unit and in perfect harmony with it. The Palace Theater and Opera Building also inaugurated during Kaiser Wilhelm’s visit, is one of the best examples of D’Aronco’s Art Nouveau style in the interior decoration of buildings. Sultan Abdülhamit not only entertained his family here by bringing opera and theater companies from Europe but also foreign dignitaries  and important visitors were often invited to enjoy these shows.

One of the most beautiful buildings he designed in Yıldız , with the wooden window shutters and engravings on the eaves, is the Yaveran pavilion. This two story wooden unit was built to accommodate high ranking officers and aides decamp and officers of the palace. The Lemon Nursery, the glass building  right at the entrance of the Harem gate in Yildiz is also one of his very creative designs.

Another example of his mastership in the implementation of  Art Nuoveau is the Island Kiosk by the lake in the Imperial gardens built for the recreation of the Sultan. Finally there is the Yildiz Porcelain factory rebuilt by D’Aronco in 1896 after the earthquake. All of the equipment and technology  for the brick building was imported from the French porcelain factories of Serves and Limoges. The porcelain platters and vases made here by artisans were used in decorating the imperial  palaces of  or presented to members of European dynasties.

YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

The Istanbul State Engineering and Architectural Academy and affiliated schools of engineering and the related faculties and departments of the Kocaeli State Engineering and Architecture Academy and the Kocaeli Vocational School were merged to form Yıldız University in 1982. The new university incorporated the departments of Science-Literature and Engineering, the Vocational School in Kocaeli, a Science Institute, a Social Sciences Institute and the Foreign Languages, Atatürk Principles and the History of Revolution, Turkish Language, Physical Education and Fine Arts departments affiliated with the Rectorate.

Our university was renamed into Yıldız Technical University in 1992. The Engineering Faculty was divided into four faculties and restructured as the Electrical-Electronics, Construction, Mechanical and Chemical-Metallurgy Faculties and also included the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences within its organization. The Kocaeli Faculty of Engineering and the Kocaeli Vocational School were released from our university to be restructured as Kocaeli University.

The Hünkar Dairesi (the Sultan’s Chamber, also known as Valide Sultan Köşkü, the Pavilion of the Sultan’s Mother, or Hünkâr Sofrası, the Sultan’s Table) was given to the newly established Yıldız Technical School in 1937 and is today used as the Rectorate Building of Yıldız Technical University. The Çukursaray (the Hollow Palace, also known as Hanım Sultanlar Dairesi, the Chamber of the Sultan’s Wives), the Bekar Sultanlar and Şehzade Pavilions (the Bachelor Sultans and Prince’s Pavilions), Sünnet Köşkü (the Pavilion of Circumcision Ceremonies), Damatlar Dairesi (the Chamber of Grooms), Agavat (the Pavilion of Aghas) and the Kiler-i Hümayun (the Royal Cellar) are the other buildings used by our university.

Today our university has 9 Faculties, 2 Institutes, the Vocational School of Higher Education, the Vocational School for National Palaces and Historical Buildings, the Vocational School for Foreign Languages and more than 30.000 students.

Institutes
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Graduate School of Social Sciences

Faculty
Faculty of Education
Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Educational Sciences, Department of Elementary Education, Turkish Language Education, Foreign Language Education Faculty of Electrical & Electronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering Faculty of Arts & Science,  Western Languages & Literatures, Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Turkish Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy

Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering Operations

Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Enginnering
Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Food Engineering

Faculty of Art & Design
Arts, Communication Design, Music & Performing Arts

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
Economics, Business Administration, Political Science & International Relations

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Architecture
Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Departments Reporting to Rectorate

School of Vocational Studies
Principles of Kemalism and Modern Turkish History, Turkish Language, Informatics, Physical Education Technical Vacational School of Higher Education, Economic & Administrative Programs, Technical Programs

School of National Palaces & Historical Buildings
Department of Technical Programs

School of Foreign Languages
Basic English
Modern Languages

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WEB SITE : Yıldız Palace Campus

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : yildiz@yildiz.edu.tr
Phone : +90 212 383 2236
Fax : +90 212 383 2114

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TAŞKIŞLA BARRACK

Taksim, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'28.6"N 28°59'25.1"E / 41.041278, 28.990306



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As the aim was to design an institution and building that would represent Ottoman Modernization, a design program was prepared that included a school for 300 students and a teaching clinic for 200 patients, a pharmacy, laboratories, a morgue, and various service sections and a mosque, clock tower, two pools and an Imperial Chamber.

The French used Taşkışla (Mecidiye Barrack), built by the British Architect Smith between 1847 and 1849, as a military hospital during the Crimean War between 1853 and 1855. It was not used for a while after the Crimean War. It began to be used as barracks after 1860 for the soldiers who were assigned to protect Dolmabahçe Palace. It became known as the Mecidiye Barracks in the 1860s after it was built for Sultan Abdülmecid I and was restored during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz.

After the earthquake of 1894, it was restored under the supervision of the architect Raimondo D’aranco and during the Balkan War, which started just after its restoration, the building served as a hospital.

Taşkışla building was constructed all in structural masonry between 1848 and 1853 as a military medical academy for the Ottoman Army under the rule of Sultan Abdülmecid. However during construction, the plans drawn by W. James Smith were modified and the building’s function was changed to military barracks in 1849. This modification was part of a construction plan that included several arsenals and military barracks that were to ensure the safety of the imperial domain around the Dolmabahce Palace.

The building sustained some damage in the earthquake of 10 July 1894, and was restored by the architect Raimondo D’Aronco. In 1909, rebellious troops were based in the building, thus it became the scene of long fighting. Some results are visible in the façade, as a few of the gun shells are still embedded in the stone columns of the entrance.

It occupies 132 x 95 m of land and surrounds a courtyard in an area of 70 x 40 m. The plan scheme of Taşkışla is classical: four equal sides marked with four corner edifices and a vast courtyard. The west façade is crowned with a monumental entrance.

At present, the school has four main circulation towers connecting four wings. The general layout of the building is symmetrical and general appearances are identical. Taşkışla has three floors including one basement; there is also an extension at the attic for additional studios, and the courtyard is located at the centre. The entrance floor has many spaces allocated for exhibition, lounge and meeting spaces.

The second floor has many spaces mainly allocated for educational purposes. The inner circle of the long corridors are surrounded by architectural studios facing the courtyard, while the spaces located on the outer circle are reserved for instructors' offices. The scheme is geometrically very simple, but it gives fewer cues especially for orientation and way finding. The main need to overcome institutional character and maintain distinction is to allocate more functions on public halls and corridors.

ITU TAŞKIŞLA CAMPUS

In 1944 the building was handed over to I.T.U. and restored by architects Paul Bonatz and Emin Onat. Teaching started in the building in 1950, with the civil engineering and architecture faculties. Today it is the Taşkışla Campus of the Istanbul Technical University.

In 1983 it was classified as a first degree historical monument. In 1996 the World Habitat Congress was organized partly in the Faculty. Ever since, it has become a natural part of the congress valley of Istanbul.

Faculty of Architecture, Institute of Social Sciences, Fine Arts Department and ITUSEM Continuing Education Center are located at the Taşkışla Campus. The campus, including ITU Development Foundation and city center offices of the Rectorate, stands out with its magnificent historic building.

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WEB SITE : Faculty of Architecture

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Phone : +90 212 293 1300
Fax : +90 212 251 4895

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IBRAHİM TEVFİK EFENDİ PALACE 1871

Ortaköy, Beşiktaş - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'44.4"N 29°01'12.0"E / 41.045667, 29.020000



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The Feriye Palace (Turkish: Feriye Sarayı) is a complex of Ottoman imperial palace buildings along the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, the buildings host educational institutions such as a high school and a university.

The palace complex was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (reigned 1861-76) in 1871, and designed by architect Sarkis Balyan. The buildings were built to meet the need of the extended family members of the imperial court for residence.

The palace, which was constructed in addition to Dolmabahçe Palace and Çırağan Palace, took the name "Feriye" meaning "secondary" or "auxiliary" in Ottoman Turkish language. It consists of three main buildings on the waterfront, a ward for concubines, a small two-story building and outbuildings on the backside.

On May 30, 1876, Sultan Abdülaziz was deposed by his ministers. He moved to Feriye Palace at his own request after a four-day stay in Topkapı Palace. Shortly after, he was found wrists cut at Feriye Palace. This was documented as a suicide at the time.

Various members of the Ottoman imperial court resided in Feriye Palace until March 3, 1924, the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate by the parliament of the newly founded Republic of Turkey. The buildings remained vacant for a period of time following the external deportation of the last caliph Abdülmecid II together with the court members.

GALATASARAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Galatasaray University is located at Ortaköy within the borough of Beşiktaş, a populated central district on the European side of İstanbul. The building which accommodates Galatasaray University was originally the Feriye Palace, a coastal summer palace on the Bosphorus built in 1871.

In 1871 during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, the building was built by Ottoman Armenian architect Sarkis Balyan. The building was used as a dormitory for the female students of the Galatasaray High School until 1992, when it was inaugurated as the Galatasaray University.

The Galatasaray Education and Training Institution was transformed into a university on June 6th, 1994, and received the name of “Galatasaray University” as a state university in accordance with its legal status.

Despite having received the university status, the institution kept the character of being an integral education and training institution, and Galatasaray High School and Galatasaray Primary School connected to it were also identified as education units affiliated to the Rectorship.

Galatasaray University offers following programs :
Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Computer Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Law school

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
Department of International Relations, Department of Business Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Political Sciences

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Communication

Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department of Philosophy, Department of Sociology, Department of Comparative Linguistics and Applied Languages, Department of Mathematics

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WEB SITE : Galatasaray Üniversitesi

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Phone : +90 212 227 4480
Fax : +90 212 259 2085

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FATİH MUNICIPALITY OLD BUILDING

Saraçhane, Fatih - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'58.4"N 28°57'11.4"E 41.016222, 28.953167



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The Fatih Campus serves as the Rector's Office. One of the examples of original civil architecture of the time, the building was originally designed as the local government building and therefore when it was built in 1914 it was called "Şehremaneti Fatih Dairesi." The architect of Fatih Municipality Building is Y. Terziyan. The building, which is considered as an important work among the works of National Architectural Period I.


FATİH SULTAN MEHMET WAQF UNIVERSITY RECTORATE

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf University (FSMWU) is a newly established i 2010 higher education institute whose goal is to be at the forefront of Turkish higher education and research. Its supporting waqf, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf was however, established in 1470 and has been providing such facilities for over five centuries.

The name Fatih Sultan Mehmet comes from the conqueror of Istanbul. Fatih Sultan Mehmet (Mehmet II) was Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1444 to 1446 and from 1451 to 1481. At the age of 21, he conquered Constantinople in 1453 and opened a new era in history. He found many "Vakifs" ( foundations) to establish schools, hostels, other facilities and to offer social services. His own foundation along with four other historical foundations have been allocated by General Directorate of Foundations in 2009 to establish FSMV University.

FSMWU emerged from the historical waqf tradition which played an influential role in the scientific, civic, and cultural life throughout Ottoman history. Being priviledged to have its origins in the centuries old civic and academic heritage, FSMWU strives to carry on this tradition by combining traditional education with contemporary knowledge.

FSMWU is located on the historical peninsula of Istanbul’s European side. Therefore, FSMWU has a unique mission for the Turkish Higher Education system in the heart of Istanbul where daily life intertwines with culture, history, and art. Located in the cradle of civilization, FSMWU is the academic face of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, reflected in the diversity of languages that make up our curriculum. FSMWU hosts all members of the higher education community, from faculty members and researchers, to graduate and undergraduate students.

Faculties, Schools and Institute
FSMW University is made up of 10 principal academic units - 5 faculties, 4 institutes and 2 vocational schools.

Faculties
Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Turkish Language and Literature, History, Psychology, History of Science,
Faculty of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Architecture, Interior-Architecture,
Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Traditional Turkish Arts, Graphic Design
Faculty of Law

Real Estate Holdings
Rectorate Building, Fatih, Campus at Haliç, Campus at Kandilli, Campus at Topkapı, Campus at Küçük Çamlıca, Campus at Valide-i Atik Complex

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WEB SITE : Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf University Rectorate

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E-Mail : fsm@fsm.edu.tr
Phone : +90 212 521 8100
Fax : +90 212 521 8484

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BAB-I SERASKERİ HOSPITAL

Gülhane, Fatih - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'38.5"N 28°58'41.2"E / 41.010694, 28.978111



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The building has been originally designed by Gasparo Trajano Fossati, and built between 1841 and 1843. The building was conceived to house the Hospital of the Ministry of War (Bab-ı Seraskeri Hastanesi).

Fossati was a Swiss-Italian architect who had designed the Russian Embassy in Pera/Beyoğlu, and who later conducted the works of restoration in Hagia Sophia. The central building of the university had been established two decades later, between 1867 and 1874, to house the Ministry of War and the General Command. In the last quarter of the nineteenth century,

Following the 1908 Constitutional Revolution, and particularly during the armistice years after the First World War, the building was used as a prison for political prisoners. Later, Fossati’s building was used as the headquarters of the Imperial Guard.

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

When, during the Republican Era, the building complex of the Ministry of War was transferred to Istanbul University, the Fossati Building was used as part of the Faculty of Medicine. The building was transferred to the Istanbul University Faculty of Political Science in the academic year 1980-1981.

The statue that is located at the entrance hall of the faculty has been designed in the 1980s by Ahad Hüseyni, a sculptor of Iranian origin. It consists of the figure of an old, lonely man holding a globe in the end. The globe symbolizes the difficulties and catastrophes that haunt the world. The face of the figure expresses hope from one side, and hopelessness from the other side.

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WEB SITE : Istanbul University Faculty of Political Science

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : sbf@istanbul.edu.tr
Phone : +90 212 440 0000
Fax : +90 212 440 0203

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