--- title: Tekirdağ Government Mansion slug: tekirdag-government-mansion url: /detay/tekirdag-government-mansion type: article language: English entity: primary: Tekirdağ Government Mansion type: article disambiguation: Tekirdağ Government Mansion: Historical Ottoman-era building, now the Governorship. Rich history, Atatürk connection. categories: - name: Architecture slug: mimari url: /kategori/mimari - name: History slug: tarih url: /kategori/tarih tags: - Süleymanpaşa - Tekirdağ author: Mehmet Salih Çoban created_at: 2025-03-14T18:25:41.536932+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T11:07:12.118458+03:00 --- # Tekirdağ Government Mansion ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Tekirdağ Government Mansion ![4.webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/14/0nGBVSSzKxOXb7p1Ex8vZ9IVL4YKzuVd.webp) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Architect(s) | Selanikli Hüsnü Bey | | Date(s)(Text) | 1912-1913 | | Location | Tekirdağ Ortacami Mahallesi Hükümet Caddesi | | Current Usage | Tekirdag Governorship | ## Article Content The Tekirdağ Government Mansion is a historical administrative building constructed between 1912 and 1913 by Ottoman Mutasarrıf (Governor) Hüsnü [Bey](/en/detay/bey-5/llms.txt) from Thessaloniki. It was expanded during the Republican period and is currently used as the Tekirdağ Governorship. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/14/6ObYBaN8fS2EdFXTYrn6xIGKF9cVJMrB.png) [Government Mansion in Evening Light](https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/medya/fotograf/fotodokuman/3728/tekirdag-hukumet-konagi) ### **History** The Tekirdağ Government Mansion was built during the late Ottoman period and the early years of the Republic, serving as the administrative center of the city. The front section of the building was constructed in 1912-1913 (Hijri 1328) by the then-Mutasarrıf Hüsnü Bey from Thessaloniki. This structure is among the public buildings built in the last period of the Ottoman Empire and reflects the architectural features of classical Ottoman administrative buildings. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/14/s6NXKVkRjwLAhMwU6EdqtbX7SuBwj6IA.jpg) [An Old Picture of the Mansion](http://www.tekirdag.gov.tr/valilik-hizmet-binasi) In 1934, then-Governor Haşim İşcan expanded the structure by adding a concrete garden and additional sections to the front of the building. In 1946, Governor Ferit Nomer developed the backyard and constructed a three-story annex in the rear section, giving the building its current form. ### **Architectural Features** The Tekirdağ Government Mansion brings together architectural elements from both the late Ottoman and early Republican periods. The building, classified as a First Group Monumental Structure, reflects the architectural style of classical Ottoman administrative buildings and early Republican public structures. The exterior façade features [Kütahya](/en/detay/kutahya-2/llms.txt) tiles and stone decorations. The stone craftsmanship used on the façade reflects the artistic understanding of the period, and the entrance section carries a monumental character. The total area of the building is 9,254.88 square meters, and it is located in Ortacami Neighborhood, [Hükümet](/en/detay/hukumet-2/llms.txt) Street. ### **Cultural and Historical Significance** The Tekirdağ Government Mansion is not just [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) administrative structure but also an important symbol that [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) witnessed the early years of the Republic of Turkey. [Mustafa Kemal Atatürk](/en/detay/mustafa-kemal-ataturk-722184/llms.txt), during his second visit to Tekirdağ on [August](/en/detay/august/llms.txt) 23, 1928, introduced the new Turkish alphabet to the public in this Government Mansion. This event highlights that the building was not only a center of governance but also played a role in the cultural transformation of the Republic. ### **Restoration Works** As a historical structure, the Tekirdağ Government Mansion has been subject to several restoration projects over time. On [March](/en/detay/march/llms.txt) 26, 2015, the Edirne Regional Directorate for the Protection of Cultural Assets approved survey, restitution, and restoration projects. On [October](/en/detay/october/llms.txt) 18, 2018, a restoration tender was held, and on [November](/en/detay/november/llms.txt) 19, 2018, a contract was signed with the contractor company to initiate the restoration process. The primary goal of this restoration was to repair damages that [had](/en/detay/had/llms.txt) occurred over time and to preserve the original architectural texture of the building for future generations. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/14/E53tsqWskvNqFCLVb8URwaDQK5zKepaX.jpg) [The Government Mansion](http://www.tekirdag.gov.tr/valilik-hizmet-binasi) ### **Current Status** Today, the Tekirdağ Government Mansion continues to serve as the Tekirdağ Governorship. After the completion of restoration works, the building has maintained its administrative function while also standing as a cultural and historical landmark. Due to its historical significance, it is also a point of interest for visitors to Tekirdağ. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Altıer, Semiha. “Erken Cumhuriyet Dönemi Sanatından Bir Örnek: Tekirdağ Eski Vali Konağı ve Süslemeleri.” Journal of Ottoman Legacy Studies 6, no. 14 (2019): 49-75.Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Tekirdağ Valilik Binası.” Kültür Portalı. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Mart 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/tekirdag/gezilecekyer/tekirdag-valilik-binasi.Süleymanpaşa Belediyesi. “Tarihi Tekirdağ Hükümet Konağı.” Süleymanpaşa Belediyesi Resmî Web Sitesi. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Mart 2025. https://www.suleymanpasa.bel.tr/bilgi/Tarihi-Tekirda%C4%9F-H%C3%BCk%C3%BCmet-Kona%C4%9F%C4%B1--22.Tekirdağ Valiliği. “Tekirdağ Valiliği Hizmet Binası Restorasyon Yapım İşi.” Tekirdağ Valiliği Resmî Web Sitesi. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Mart 2025. http://www.tekirdag.gov.tr/tekirdag-valiligi-hizmet-binasi-restorasyon-yapim-isi.Tekirdağ Valiliği. “Valilik Hizmet Binası.” Tekirdağ Valiliği Resmî Web Sitesi. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Mart 2025. http://www.tekirdag.gov.tr/valilik-hizmet-binasi.