Istanbul Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi

Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi; İstanbul province, located within the boundaries of the Nişanca neighborhood in the Fatih district, is a historical water structure. This fountain, an example of Ottoman cultural heritage, derives its name from Sevgi Sokağı, the street on which it is situated. It is situated within a historic fabric that also includes the Armenian Patriarchate and the Kumkapı Meryemana Armenian Church, and is currently accessible to the public.

^{Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi - İstanbul} (T.C. Fatih Belediyesi)

Although identified as dating from the Ottoman period, the fountain does not bear an inscription providing information about its construction process, date, or patron. Consequently, the exact year of its construction and the identity of its commissioner remain undetermined.

Architecturally, the structure has a rectangular plan and contains a water reservoir. Its construction employs the alternating stone and brick masonry technique known as almaşık duvar örgüsü.^【1】

^{Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi - İstanbul} (T.C. Fatih Belediyesi)

At one point, Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi was used as shelter and subjected to physical interventions. To preserve its historical fabric, the Fatih Municipality initiated a restoration process in accordance with projects approved by the Conservation Board. Restoration work began in March 2023 and, as of December 2025, repairs were completed and the structure was reconnected to the water supply.^【2】

The applied technical restoration interventions consist of the following stages:

• The fountain was cleared of unauthorized occupation; non-original additions and inferior materials added over time were removed.
• Missing or damaged sections of the alternating stone and brick masonry were restored using materials and techniques consistent with the original construction.
• Mortar joints were repaired to reinforce the structural integrity of the walls.
• As a result of these restoration efforts, the fountain regained its original physical appearance and was reconnected to the water network, restoring its functionality.^【3】