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Hasan Pasha Hasan Paşa Hanı is a two-story caravanserai located on Gazi Street, directly opposite the entrance of the Ulu Camii, in the historic trade center of Diyarbakır. According to inscriptions on the building, construction began between 1572 and 1575 under the direction of Vezirzade Hasan Paşa, son of Sokollu Mehmet Paşa and then-governor of Diyarbakır. However, due to Hasan Paşa’s reassignment to another post, the construction was not completed and was finished during the tenure of the su

The Maslak Palaces, located in the Maslak neighborhood of the Sarıyer district in the northern region of Istanbul, are a historical complex representing one of the late Ottoman palace architectural examples. Situated within a forested area of approximately 170,000 square meters, the Maslak Palaces consist of the Kasr-ı Hümâyûn, Mâbeyn-i Hümâyûn, Seyir Köşkü, Limonluk, a bathhouse, the Ağalar Dairesi, a kitchen, and a greenhouse. They served as a residence during both the princehood and sultanate

The Rami Library, a new addition to Istanbul's culture life, stands out as one of Türkiye's largest and modern libraries. Born from the restoration of the historic Rami Barracks, a building, the library preserves traces of the past while offering a vision for the future. History and Architecture The Rami Library was realized through the restoration of the Rami Barracks, a historic structure deeply integrated into Istanbul's historic fabric and possessing centuries-old roots. This architectural l

Mihrişah Sultan Fountain is an monumental public fountain built in 1806 by Ottoman Sultan Selim III in memory of his mother, Mihrişah Sultan, located at the entrance of the Küçüksu Pavilion on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Notable for its architecture that reflects the transition between Baroque and Empire styles, the structure is regarded as one of the most refined examples of classical public architecture along the Bosphorus. Situated on Küçüksu Street within the boundaries of

İskender Paşa Konağı is a historic Ottoman residence located in the İskender Mahallesi of the Sur district in Diyarbakır. It was constructed in 1551 by İskender Paşa, an Ottoman governor appointed to Diyarbakır who served for four years, as his official residence. This structure, with a history of approximately five centuries, is currently accessible and notable for its historical architecture and architectural features. The residence is a two-story building designed in an L-shape. In this layou

Şebsefa Hatun Mosque is a mosque located on Atatürk Boulevard in Unkapanı, in Istanbul’s Fatih district. It was commissioned by Şebsefa Fatma Hatun, the sixth consort (kadınefendi) of Sultan Abdulhamid I, in the last quarter of the 18th century. The mosque is part of a small-scale complex consisting of a cemetery (hazire), an elementary school (sıbyan mektebi), shops, and fountains. Şebsefa Hatun Mosque (Photo: Melahat Pamuk) " image-element-format="right" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/m

Blagaj Tekke (in Bosnian: Blagajska Tekija) is a historical Sufi structure located in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the town of Blagaj, which is part of the city of Mostar. The tekke is situated right next to the karstic spring of the Buna River and stands as one of the examples of Ottoman-era Sufi architecture in the Balkans. Associated with the Halveti and Bektashi orders, the structure played a functional role in shaping the religious and social practices of Islamic culture in the r

Piri Mehmet Paşa Mosque is one of the early Ottoman complex mosques located southeast of Aziziye Mosque in Karatay district of Konya. Built with cut stone and rubble stone materials, the building bears the characteristic features of classical Ottoman architecture with its square-plan harim, single dome with trumpet transition, three-eyed last congregation place and zaviye-tabhane unit. Together with the Mevlevi matbah, zaviye-madrasah, bathhouse and Siyavuş Pasha Tomb around the mosque, it forms

Tiralizade Hasan Bey Mansion is an important example of civil architecture from the Late Ottoman period, located in the Piraziz district of Giresun province in Türkiye's Black Sea Region. Built between 1906 and 1908, the mansion stands out as one of the region’s prominent buildings due to both its architectural features and historical significance. History and Location The mansion is situated in the Eren Neighborhood of the Piraziz district, within a garden surrounded by a large stone wall. Hist

Sinop Aslantorunlar Ethnography Museum is an ethnography museum located in Aslantorunlar Mansion, which is an important example of 19th century Ottoman residential architecture. The museum was opened to visitors in 2007 and displays ethnographic works that reflect traditional Sinop lifestyle. History The museum was established by restoring a mansion built in the last quarter of the 19th century, which was donated by the Aslantorunlar family, after whom the museum is named. The building was conve