HAMMAMHANE HOTEL AND HAMMAM

Firuzağa, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'54.4"N 28°58'49.9"E / 41.031778, 28.980528



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HAMMAM
Hamams (Baths) are the places where the people get washed and rest together. Like many other important things in history, the hamam also was a product of Roman civilization. Roman Baths contributed to Roman citizens’ health and social life for centuries, dissapeared along with Western and Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empires.

TURKISH HAMMAM
The Turks first met bathhouse in the tenth century in Anatolia which was a Roman Empire land then. During Seljuk and Ottoman Empires they developed these baths according to their own needs and called them hamams. Turkish Hamams became famous all over the world as ‘Turkish Baths’ are still serve people in Turkey and some Balkan countries.

CUKURCUMA HAMMAM
Construction date of Çukurcuma Hammam is not known exactly. It was rebuilt in the 1800’s, then continued its activity until 2006, by having some renovations from time to time. The hotel is built around the historic Çukurcuma Hamamı, a derelict Turkish bath where art installations are often displayed. Hammamhane has just been granted permission to restore the steambath to its original marble-clad glory.

Construction date of Historical Çukurcuma Hamamı is not known exactly. It was rebuilt in the 1800’s, then continued its activity until 2006, by having some renovations from time to time. In some books, it is indicated that the famous greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy is lived in the Istanbul in the early 1880’s and often visited Çukurcuma Hamam.

The focus point of our Hammamhane project has been this old lovely Historical Çukurcuma Hamamı. The ongoing restoration will be completed in Spring of 2018 and Çukurcuma Hamamı will be ready to welcome its guests.

HAMMAMHANE

The best thing about Hammamhane’s 14 designer rooms is the fact that all can sleep a family of three. Up to four guests can squeeze into the two terrace suites that have balconies over the rear breakfast garden.

STUDIO WITH FRENCH BALCONY
Stylish furnished 30 sqm studios offer more space than ordinary hotel rooms.

SUITE WITH TERRACE
Stylish furnished 40 sqm studio with fully equipped kitchen, spacious private terrace with view Galata Tower.

FAMILY SUITE WITH GARDEN
Stylish furnished 62 sqm studio with fully kitchen appliances, Two rooms connected and entrance to our patio.

FLATS

STUDIO
Room Size : 30 sqm (323 sqf), Bed Type : Double or Twin Extra Bed : 1 Stylish furnished 30 sqm studios offer more space than ordinary hotel rooms. Airconditioned, cork floor heating system, Flat screen LCD full HD TV international channels, smart TV hubs with internet access and usb connection. Free wifi in all rooms and hotel areas. Fully equipped kitchen; refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, dish cleaning supplies. Dishes, glasses, silverware and pans. Washing machines & dryer and supplies. Bathroom amenities; bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, shower jel, hair conditioner, shampoo. A bottle of water, cafesimmo coffee machine, and tea facilities, working desk. Dining area, rain forest shower on marble floor and goose pillows.

SUITE W TERRACE
Stylish furnished 40 sqm studio with fully equipped kitchen, spacious private terrace with view Galata Tower. Cork floor heating system,airconditioned. Flat screen LCD full HD TV international channels, smart TV hubs with internet access and usb connection. Free wifi in all rooms and hotel areas. Room Size : 40 sqm (431 sqf), Bed Type : Double, Extra Bed : 1

Fully equipped kitchen; refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, dish cleaning supplies. Dishes, glasses, silverware and pans. Washing machines & dryer and supplies. Bathroom amenities; bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, shower jel, hair conditioner, shampoo. A bottle of water, cafesimmo  coffee machine, and tea facilities, working desk.  Dining area,rain forest shower on marble floor and goose pillows.

FAMILY SUITE W GARDEN
Stylish furnished 62 sqm studio with fully kitchen appliances, Two rooms connected and entrance to our patio. Room Size : 62 sqm (667 sqf), Bed Type : Double + 2 Single, Extra Bed : 1

Airconditioned, cork floor heating system, Flat screen LCD full HD TV international channels, smart TV hubs with internet access and usb connection. Free wifi in all rooms and hotel areas. Fully equipped kitchen; refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, dish cleaning supplies. Dishes, glasses, silverware and pans. Washing machines & dryer and supplies. Bathroom amenities; bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, shower jel, hair conditioner, shampoo. A bottle of water, cafesimmo  coffee machine, and tea facilities, working desk.  Dining area, rain forest shower on marble floor and goose pillows.

CLEANING

Our hotel steam cleaning equipment works without chemicals, using very little water, and runs on electricity to provide your housekeeping staff or cleaning crew with a highly efficient and effective way to clean multiple spaces in less time. Our hotel cleaning equipment can be used to sanitize mattresses, eliminate bed bugs, spot clean carpets, clean and restore marble surfaces including flooring, without harsh chemicals that can leave behind strong odors that can aggravate guests.

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WEB SITE : Çukurcuma Hammam

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@hammamhane.com
Phone : +90 212 293 4963
Fax : +90 212 293 4965

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CAMONDO APARTMENTS

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'33.0"N 28°58'17.3"E / 41.025821, 28.971466



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After the conquest of the Spain by Muslims, the famous monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella had a dislike for Jews getting richer day by day under the rule of Muslims. And they forced Jews out of the area issuing a circular in order to Christianize the area. If the Jews didn’t comply with the circular, they would be executed. So they fled from Iberian Peninsula and this was how Sephardi Jews (Sephardi means “Jews of Spain” in Hebrew) came into view.

This folk left their territory in a hurry and migrated to various parts of Europe but especially in Ottoman Empire. One of them was Camondo Family. At first they moved into Venice and then after the faling of Venice under Austrian rule, they moved in Istanbul. The head of family “Abraham Solomon Camondo” with his company named “Camondo & Cie” was getting wealthier everyday so much that before Ottoman had a national bank; his bank was the most powerful bank of the Empire. During the War of Cyprus Ottoman Empire was financed by Camondo Family and Ottoman was so much indebted that the family had a say in state matters such as Edict of Reform.

Despite the many restrictions and sumptuary laws imposed on all minorities, the family flourished as merchants in the business section at Galata at the outskirts of the city. They branched into finance in 1802 with the founding of their own bank, Isaac Camondo & Cie. On Isaac's death in 1832 his brother Abraham Salomon Camondo inherited the bank. He prospered greatly and became the prime banker to the Ottoman Empire until the founding of the Imperial Ottoman Bank in 1863.

Camondo Family is also known for their charitableness. They helped the Ottoman become westernized, the modern banking business to develop, evolve the education, the first municipality of the nation "6th Department" to be built as the early form of Beyoğlu Municipality. They had a lot of buildings constructed, which were regarded as symbol of their wealth. Except numerous public houses in Karaköy, Pera and Galata; they had also 2 buildings for themselves constructed.

One of them, which belong to Naval Forces in Kasımpaşa today, was a palace of this family. While the building in Kasımpaşa on the shore of the Golden Horn (Turkish name Haliç) was used for summers, Camondo Apartment was used for winters. But they preferred to reside generally in Camondo Apartment. The building, located in Serdar-i Ekrem Street in Galata, was constructed for the residence of family in 1861.

The destiny of the family began to shape in this building which catches the eyes by its wooden bay windows. The building first witnessed the death of Rafael and consequently the depression of Abraham Salomon. Abraham Salomon wanted to get away from the building and leave Istanbul, so he moved in Paris. A couple of years later when he died in Paris and his body was brought to Istanbul according to his will, it was first carried to this building and was sent off on an eternal journey from here.

In 1866, the year Venice became part of Italy after a peace treaty ended the Austro-Prussian War, Abraham Salomon Camondo's son Raphaël died. In 1869, the eighty-six-year-old patriarch followed his grandsons Behor Abraham Camondo and Nissim de Camondo to Paris, France, a city the family had previously frequented and where they had established business connections.

In recognition of his contributions and financial assistance to the liberation of Venetia from the Austrian Empire, in 1870 Abraham Salomon Camondo was created a hereditary count by King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. Abraham  (1785–1873) died three years later in Paris but in accordance with his wishes his remains were returned to Istanbul for burial there in the Jewish cemetery at Hasköy, a neighbourhood on the Golden Horn in Istanbul. His two grandsons remained in Paris and continued to successfully expand their banking business.

This family is now extinct; the last descendants, Nissim de Camondo was killed in aerial combat during World War I in 1917, his father Moïse de Camondo died in 1935, his daughter (and sister of Nissim) Béatrice de Camondo, and her two children Fanny and Bertrand as well as her husband Léon Reinach were deported and murdered in Auschwitz from 1943 to 1945 during World War II.

KAMONDO APARTS

For a long time the building stood there waiting because there was no inheritor. And it has been restored recently. Today of course it is being used as a hotel.
Wifi, Bathroom, Television, Refrigerator, Bakery, Safe Case, Hair Dryer, Combi, 24 hours hot water, Air Conditioning, Kettle

APART 1 : 38 m2
APART 2 : 40 m2
APART 3 : 45 m2

KAMONDO CAFE

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WEB SITE : Kamondo Apartments

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@kamondoapartments.com
Phone : +90 544 336 34 94

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ANEMON GALATA HOTEL

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'31.9"N 28°58'26.5"E / 41.025528, 28.974028



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Anemon Galata Hotel serves in a building with a second degree historical monument status which is restored to its authentic state. Especially the ceiling decorations at the rooms are worth seeing. The hotel is conveniently located right next to Galata Tower.

ROOMS

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes.

4 standard rooms an 4 executive suits with Galata Tower view
2 standard and 2 superior rooms with Golden Horn view

Free of charge metro ethernet connection in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and indoor areas
4 standard rooms an 4 executive suits with Galata Tower view
2 standard and 2 superior rooms with Golden Horn view
Restaurant, bar and wine boutique
Non-smoking rooms
LED TV, free of charge tea and coffee, iron/ironing board at the rooms
Free of charge safe box at the rooms

DINING

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at a bar and dine alfresco (weather permitting). Or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

FİRUZENDE RESTAURANT

A restaurant to remember with a wonderful candle light ambiance and stunning Golden Horn and Bosphorus view, enclosed by window walls in winters… Firuzende Restaurant is listed as İstanbul’s best winter terrace by the Friday supplement of Turkey’s best selling daily Hürriyet and as one of the “four aces of venues to propose” by daily Sabah.

SENSUS WINE AND CHEESE BOUTIQUE

Turkey’s most affordable wine boutique with more than 400 local varieties. You can buy a bottle of wine and even choose some cheese from the cheese section and take them home, or try the wine tasting sets featuring four different brands made with the same grape accompanied by a cheese, fruit and cracker platter or simply taste our wines at the bar.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
At Anemon Hotels, you will find all kinds of services you are looking for, for your congresses, meetings, seminars and other organizations. Our luxury rooms will provide the comfort you need for stay-in events.

The outline drawings of meeting rooms for every hotel are at your disposal. These multi-purpose rooms can be arranged in various settings suitable for every capacity.

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WEB SITE : Anemon Galata Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : galata@anemonhotels.com
Phone : +90 212 293 2343 / +90 212 293 2340

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CAMONDO RESIDENCE

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'26.8"N 28°58'27.3"E / 41.024121, 28.974251



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Since Galata has the privilege of being a harbour, is quarter as old as the history of Istanbul. Being a junction between east and the west, it has always been a  vital  point  of economic movements throughout all history. Kamondo family was among the most distinguished bankers, those who centered in the economic structure of Galata.

Felek Han is one of the investments of Kamondo Family whose richness, in their times, was compatible with European bankers such as Rotschild's or Hirsch's. Magnificent "Kamondo Stairs" of Kamondo's who had a great emphasis on the social life of the Ottoman Empire's last period, is well known by everyone. Kamondo stairs which is one of the roads to Galata Residence Apart Hotel's, was built in order to facilitate Family's life, after the birth of Mois de Kamondo, the fifth generation of the family.

Felek Han which is altered to blocks from wood in 1882, was designed and structured by Gabriel Tedesch, an architect of the period. By the end of the century, the building was rented by "Aliens Izraelit Universel" to be used as a school. Later under the name of "Galata Residence Apart Hotel"

GALATA RESIDENCE APART HOTEL

Galata Residence Camondo Apart is a 2-star property featuring a baggage storage, a safe deposit box and an elevator. This hotel was opened in 1997 and renovated in 2003.

You will live in the mystery of the past and the comfort of our days in the new colour of Galata;Galata Residence floors,ceiling and the doors which,are restored in accordance with the attractive architecture of the building are fully original.

The hotel offers 15 well-appointed and traditionally decorated apartments; they are equipped with the latest technologies including air conditioning, flat-screen television with digital channels, in–room safe and Wi-Fi access. The rooms also have kitchenettes with fridge, tea and coffee facilities and microwave on request. Private bathrooms have hairdryer, bathrobes, amenities and rainfall shower.

Rooms

The atmosphere of 1800's, with it's special decoration, is designed as a place where you can find various privileges and comfort all together. Galata Residence consists of 16 Aparts. Flats are with two rooms and a salon, and they all have fridges, ovens, TV, satellite channels, direct telephone, three radio channels, air conditioner, coffee machine, hair dryer and private safes.

Restaurant
Le Felek Restaurant

Guests can relax and unwind in the hotel’s rooftop restaurant offering stunning city views and traditional Turkish dining. You will never forget that poerless impression, of where Marmara sea and the Golden Horn penetrates into each other in the Bosphorus, and taste of dlioios plates, made on you. In your all kinds of feasts, cocktail parties, meeting with or without meal, and special offerings, you will feel the difference of Le Felek Restaurant in it's distinguished atmosphere, it's 200 people capacity with a superior understanding of service.

After four years of restoration work, the building has become a first class apart hotel with 16 apartments, a restaurant with a magnificent view of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn serving Turkish and international cuisine.

Cafe Mahzen
The Cafe Mahzen which, has been used as a cavern, is a very special place where you can approach the footprints of the past. You will feel the chill of different breezes of the past time in every part of Cafe Mahzen. The café is set in the hotel’s basement, once used as a store room in the 1800s by Genoese. The cafe set in an vaulted underground storeroom where exposed bricks lend a medieval feel. Restoration was carried out in line with the original structure of the building.

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WEB SITE : Galata Residence Camondo Apart

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@galataresidence.com
Phone : +90 212 249 9174
Fax : +90212 244 2323

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LOUISE GALATA APPARTEMENTS

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'32.1"N 28°58'27.0"E / 41.025583, 28.974167



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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.

The 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 GALATA HOTEL

ROOM
Junior Suite, Superior Suite, Deluxe Suite, Tower Suite

Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Full HD LED TV, Blue Ray / DVD Player, 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 : Louise Galata Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : contact@louis.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 293 4052
Fax : +90 212 293 4053

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HAS HAN

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'26.0"N 28°58'25.7"E / 41.023889, 28.973806



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The hotel is housed in a historical building from the end of the 19th century. Located in the historic Galata quarter (present-day Karaköy) within the district of Beyoğlu (historic Pera), Has Han Galata is just in walking distance to the Istiklal Avenue and to the Galata Tower.

HAS HAN HOTEL

The building, a former post office during the Ottoman Era, is now tastefully divided into 9 rooms. The grand Has Han Galata Hotel provides guests with 9 classic rooms as well as a car park and a luggage storage.

Has Han Galata is a small luxury boutique hotel, located in the heart of Galata, on the Bankalar Avenue just next to the famous Kamondo Stairs. rooAll rooms are individually decorated and have a contemporary classic design with a lot of personal touch. The hotel is run by its owner of Turkish-German origin, who is an experienced professional in tourism.

While staying at Has Han Galata Hotel guests can make use of a mini bar, a private safe, flat-screen television, a personal computer and a work desk provided in the rooms. Bathrooms feature a shower, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can avail of 24-hour room service, concierge service and ironing service. Self parking and babysitting are offered for a fee.

The Kamondo Steps, a landmark pedestrian stairway designed with a mix of the Neo-Baroque and early Art-Nouveau styles, and finished in 1880 by the renowned Ottoman Jewish banker Abraham Salomon Kamondo, is just next our hotel.

ROOMS
Six classic deluxe rooms and three deluxe suites. Has Han Galata has nine non-smoking rooms.
Classic deluxe rooms facilities
Deluxe suites facilities

BREAKFAST

Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. Galata House and Zelda Zonk serve Russian, Turkish and contemporary dishes and lie a 5-minute walk from Has Han Galata Hotel.

Our café-bar Hasan faces to the Bankalar Avenue, which had been the financial center of the empire during the late Ottoman period.

CONCIERGE

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WEB SITE : Has Han Galata Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@hashan.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 251 4218

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BANKER HAN

Karaköy, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'26.2"N 28°58'26.6"E / 41.023934, 28.974050



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The building was once used as a "han" - an inn that hosted trade and meetings between bankers and merchants in the area - and its original brick walls, concrete columns, wooden floors and stone surfaces were retained during the restoration.

Banker Han perfectly located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Karaköy, off Bankalar Caddesi is housed in the recently renovated historic Banker Han once used by the merchants as an Inn.

BANKER HAN HOTEL

Housed in the renovated historic Banker Han, the hotel offers 36 stylish yet playful guest rooms including 3 Urban Lofts, roof top rooms with private terraces with 270 degrees Istanbul panorama. Cafe Banker inside the hotel showcases seasonal fresh menu prepared with organic ingredient from all over Turkey.

Recognizing the value of its historical and cultural heritage, the building is renovated projecting an urban style with exposed brick walls, concrete columns, natural stone and wooden floors, rooms have large windows letting in lots of day light, ultra high ceilings in all guestrooms and architectural features throughout. The hotel is an urban cool, comfortable, artistic and luxurious place to stay in Istanbul.

ROOMS

Urban singles : simple and cosy, approximately 12 sq m with high ceilings, single bed, ideal for single traveller
Comfy doubles : compact and quircky, approximately 15 sq m , high ceilings, double bed
Fun twin and triple rooms : space and comfort, approximate room size 17 sq m, two beds sized 100 cm by 200 cm, triple rooms can have an extra bed for the 3rd person
Studio doubles : split levelled rooms, with a Japanese style bed, approximately 17 sq m , high ceilings, double bed
Fun Kings with sea views : Splendid views - approximately 15sq m, bed size 160 cm by 200 cm
Urban Lofts :  Top floor rooms, with Skylight to watch the clouds fly by, bed size 160 cm by 200 cm and two beds sized 100 cm by 200 cm
Urban Suite : Top floor room, with private roof terrace, two beds sized 100 cm by 200 cm. What makes this room unique is the private roof terrace (10 sq m) and the simply stunning panoramic views from the terrace and the room.

FOOD AND DRINK

We offer our Cafe and Lounge for free to local artists, if you would like to organise an event or showcase your art. Follow our facebook page, instagram and events calendar for upcoming events at Banker Han. The building was once abandoned and used as an underground street-art exhibition center, following this tradition, Bankerhan is  granting local artists the chance to present their pieces in the Café and Lounge.

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WEB SITE : Banker Han Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@bankerhanhotel.com
Phone : +90 212 243 5617

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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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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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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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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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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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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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