Hazine-i Evrak binası, Ottoman archive building in Fatih district, Turkey.
The two-story Neo-Renaissance structure features stone walls, symmetrical design, and large windows that illuminate the interior storage spaces for documents.
Built in 1848 during Sultan Abdulmecid's reign, the building was designed by architect Gaspare Fossati to house the Ottoman Empire's official documents.
The name Hazine-i Evrak, meaning Treasury of Documents, reflects the Ottoman administration's dedication to preserving governmental records and manuscripts.
Located near public transportation routes in Istanbul's Fatih district, the building now functions as a research center with reading rooms.
The building's construction incorporated specific architectural elements to protect documents from moisture and fire, including elevated storage areas.
Location: Istanbul Province
Location: Fatih
Architects: Gaspare Fossati
GPS coordinates: 41.01153,28.97786
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:17
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