Tophane Fountain, Ottoman fountain in Tophane Square, Istanbul, Turkey
The square-shaped fountain features four marble facades with pointed arches, wide eaves, and a central dome adorned with baroque decorative elements.
Sultan Mahmud I commissioned architect Mehmet Ağa to construct this water fountain in 1732 during a period of extensive fountain development in Istanbul.
The fountain exhibits forty-eight verses of poetry by Nahifi encircling its upper walls, representing Ottoman literary and architectural traditions.
Following restoration work in 2006 by the Sabanci Group, the fountain received new water connections and gold leaf decoration covering 40 square meters.
The structure transforms from an octagonal base to a square upper section through intricate muqarnas architectural elements.
Location: Tophane
Inception: 18 century
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.02667,28.98111
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:38
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