Nilüfer Hatun Imareti, Ottoman museum in İznik, Turkey
The Nilüfer Hatun Imareti features five bays with arches, supported by alternating piers and columns, topped by a central dome and cross vaults.
Built in 1388 under Sultan Murad I, this structure initially served as a convent and hospice for dervishes before its transformation into the Iznik Museum.
The building incorporates architectural elements from the Early Ottoman period, with stone and brick layering techniques that exemplify 14th-century construction methods.
The museum displays archaeological findings and ethnological collections, including artifacts from the renowned Iznik ceramic kilns discovered in the region.
The main hall contains a high dome supported by Turkish triangles, while two side rooms with lower domes formerly functioned as kitchens and dormitories.
Location: İznik
GPS coordinates: 40.43031,29.72576
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50
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