Yakupoğlu Memiş Ağa Konağı, Ottoman manor house in Sürmene, Turkey.
The Yakupoğlu Memiş Ağa Konağı is a three-story stone manor house in Sürmene with rounded arched entrances and wooden doors. Its square floor plan is organized around multiple entry points positioned along the exterior walls.
The house was built in 1856 by Hacı Yakupoğlu Memiş Ağa as a private residence and administrative center during Ottoman times. It served the dual purpose of family home and official government seat.
Inside, the rooms display traditional Ottoman architectural details with geometric and floral patterns carved into wooden ceilings. These ornaments appear in both the private family quarters and the formal receiving areas.
The building sits approximately 5 kilometers east of Sürmene town center along the main road and is easy to locate. Recently restored, it operated as a restaurant until recent years, allowing visitors to access and explore the interior spaces.
The ground floor holds small windowless rooms that once served as detention cells for military deserters during the 19th century. These hidden chambers reveal a less visible side of the building's administrative role.
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