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Esma Sultan Yalısı is a historic seaside mansion located in the Ortaköy district of Istanbul, constructed in the mid-19th century by Sarraf Maksud. Designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan in the Neo-Classical style, the building is notable for its stone exterior façade and Baghdadi wooden interior arrangements. Throughout its history from the Ottoman period to the present, the structure has served various functions and is now regarded as an exemplary case of adaptive reuse. This transformation,

In the early Republican period, when Türkiye’s cultural institutions were taking shape, the public role of art was redefined. In this context, the Ankara State Gallery and Statue Museum constitute a spatial and functional reflection of the Republic’s art policies. Museum is regarded both as an art archive and as an architectural document. Historical Background The building housing the museum was constructed between 1927 and 1930 by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu as the Turkish General Headquart

Narmanlı Han, located on İstiklal Caddesi in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, is a historical building constructed in 19th-century architecture and bearing traces of diplomatic cultural and artistic significance. Throughout the transition from the late Ottoman period to the Republic and up to the present day it has served various functions including as an embassy residence a prison an artist’s residence and a cultural center. Narmanlı Han Exterior Present Day (İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Kahta Castle is a historical fortress built on steep cliffs beside the Kahta River in the Kahta district of Adıyaman Province. Although its exact construction date is unknown, it is believed to have been built during the 2nd century BCE in the period of the Kingdom of Commagene. Located opposite Arsameia, the summer capital of the Kingdom of Commagene, the castle has been used by various civilizations throughout history due to its strategic location and has undergone multiple renovations over di

Haydarpaşa Station is a historic main railway station owned by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD), located in the Rasimpaşa neighborhood of the Kadıköy district on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. The current station building, which entered service in 1908, was constructed as the starting point of the Istanbul-Baghdad Railway line. Haydarpaşa Station (Pixabay) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> History The history of Haydarpaşa Station began in 1871 during the Ottoman Empire wit

The Mama Hatun Türbesi, located in the Tercan district of Erzincan, was built in memory of Mama Hatun, the princess of the Saltuklu dynasty who died in 1192. Mama Hatun was the daughter of II. Izzeddin Saltuk, who assumed control of the Saltuklu Beylik in 1191. History The Mama Hatun Külliyesi is situated in the Tercan district of Erzincan and is one of the architectural complexes from the Seljuk period. The külliye includes structures serving various functions such as a tomb, caravanserai, bath

Şerefiye Sarnıcı is a significant underground water structure from the Byzantine era, located in the heart of the Historic Peninsula in Istanbul’s Fatih district. The cistern derives its current name from the neighborhood in which it was situated during the Ottoman period. Throughout its historical evolution, it has undergone various administrative and functional transformations and remained buried for a long time as a forgotten architectural heritage. The structure was rediscovered during the d

Go to content The Church of Saint Bartholomeus is a medieval church complex located in the Albayrak Neighborhood of Başkale District, Van Province (formerly known as Dêr village), and is an example of Armenian Apostolic architecture. It is regarded as one of the rare surviving examples of early Christian sacred sites in Anatolia. The local population also refers to it as “Soredêr” (Red Church). Historical Background The church was dedicated to Saint Bartholomeus (St. Bartholomeus), one of the fi

Rami Library, one of Türkiye’s largest and most modern libraries, stands out as a prominent member of İstanbul’s cultural scene. Created through the restoration of the historic Rami Barracks, this library not only preserves traces of the past but also embodies a forward-looking vision. History and Architecture Rami Library was established through the restoration of the Rami Barracks, a historic structure intertwined with İstanbul’s rich heritage. Bearing the architectural traces of the Ottoman e

The Mahperi Hatun Caravanserai, located in the Pazar district of Tokat, is a caravanserai built during the 13th century under the Anatolian Seljuk State. The structure occupies a critical position along the trade routes of its time. It was commissioned in 1238 by Mahperi Hatun, wife of Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubad and mother of II. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev. The building reflects both the functional and aesthetic characteristics of Seljuk architecture and exemplifies the civil architectural understand