Adile Sultan Palace, Ottoman palace in Kandilli, Istanbul, Turkey
The Adile Sultan Palace spans 17,000 square meters with 55 rooms, positioned on a hill overlooking three sides of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul.
Court architect Sarkis Balyan designed this residence in 1861 for Princess Adile Sultan, daughter of Sultan Mahmud II and sister of Sultans Abdülmecid I and Abdülaziz.
Following Princess Adile Sultan's death in 1899, the palace transformed into a school for girls, marking a shift from royal residence to educational institution.
The palace now functions as the Sakıp Sabancı Kandilli Education and Culture Center, offering spaces for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and events for up to 2,000 guests.
After a devastating fire in 1986 left only four walls standing, the palace underwent a decade-long restoration funded by philanthropist Sakıp Sabancı.
Location: Turkey
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Website: https://adilesultan.com
GPS coordinates: 41.07216,29.05797
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:43
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