Adile Sultan Palace, Ottoman palace in Kandilli, Istanbul, Turkey
Adile Sultan Palace is a manor house in Kandilli built on a hillside overlooking the Bosphorus from three vantage points. The residence contains numerous rooms and formal spaces that now serve exhibitions and public events.
Built in 1861 by an imperial architect, this residence served the Ottoman royal family as a private manor. Following the princess's death, it became an educational institution before transitioning to its current cultural purpose.
The palace is named after the Ottoman princess for whom it was originally built, and today it hosts exhibitions and cultural events in its historic rooms. Visitors experience how the space bridges imperial history with contemporary cultural life.
The building sits on a hillside in Kandilli with sweeping views, so visitors should expect stairs and uneven terrain. Most visits focus on viewing the rooms and attending organized programs or exhibitions.
A devastating fire in 1986 reduced the building to rubble, leaving only four walls standing before a major restoration effort brought it back to life. A private philanthropist funded this extensive reconstruction, saving the historic manor from complete loss.
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