Mısırlı Osman Ağa Fountain, Ottoman fountain in Kadıköy, Turkey.
The Mısırlı Osman Ağa Fountain is a rectangular wall structure built into the urban landscape with a pointed arch opening containing a marble water panel. Cylindrical pillars frame both sides of the niche, creating a balanced architectural form.
Built in 1621 by Mısırlı Osman Ağa during Sultan Ahmed I's reign, the fountain answered a growing need for clean water in the developing neighborhood. It became an essential part of daily community life over the following centuries.
The inscription on the fountain dedicates it to Allah, showing how religious beliefs shaped the design of public structures in Ottoman times. Water sources were often blessed places where people gathered daily.
The fountain sits on Söğütlüçeşme Street directly across from Osmanağa Mosque, making it easy to find while exploring the neighborhood on foot. A restoration in 2020 refreshed its water system, so the structure is well-maintained today.
In the 1960s, one side of the fountain was temporarily converted into a display window by a nearby furniture shop. This unexpected repurposing shows how the structure adapted to meet changing neighborhood needs.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Fenerbahçe Museum
960 m
Haydarpaşa railway station
886 m
Kadıköy Bull Statue
215 m
Gazhane Museum
1.5 km
Barış Manço House Museum
1 km
Süreyya Opera House
395 m
Rexx Sineması
385 m
Hasan Rıza Pasha Fountain
195 m
Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, Kadıköy
590 m
Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage
308 mFenerbahçe Lefter Küçükandonyadis Sports Complex
1.2 km
All Saints Church
1 km
Osman ağa Mosque
52 m
Surp Takavor Church
241 m
Zühtü Pacha mosque
1.4 km
Kadıköy İnciburnu Feneri
1 km
Hemdat Israel Synagogue
417 m
Söğütlüçeşme Mosque
589 m
Surp Levon Church
256 m
Söğütlüçeşme Hammam
688 m
Kadıköy Fransız Katolik Kilisesi
757 m
Kaptan Hasan Paşa Mosque
1.1 km
Sinematek/Sinemaevi
682 m
Yoğurtçu Fountain
994 m
Köçeoğlu Hamamı
434 m
Ladikli Ahmed Ağa Fountain
579 m
Halid Ağa Çeşmesi
104 m
İbrahim Ağa Çeşmesi
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes