Ishak Pasha Palace, Ottoman palace in Doğubayazıt, Turkey.
The palace spans 7600 square meters across multiple levels, featuring guard quarters, ceremonial halls, and residential sections at the foot of Mount Ararat.
Construction started in 1784 under the direction of Ishak Pasha, incorporating defensive capabilities and strategic positioning along the historic Silk Road route.
The palace architecture combines Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian design elements, displayed through stone filigrees, ceremonial spaces, and decorative wall inscriptions.
Located 5 kilometers from Doğubayazıt town center, the palace remains open to visitors throughout the year with entrance fees and guided tours.
The palace introduced central heating through a network of pipes and wall openings, marking it as the first building in Anatolia with this engineering feature.
Location: Yukarıtavla
Location: Doğubayazıt
Location: Ağrı Province
Inception: 1784
GPS coordinates: 39.52060,44.12893
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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