Hoşyar Kadın Fountain, Ottoman fountain in Beyoğlu district, Istanbul, Turkey.
Hoşyar Kadın Fountain is an Ottoman-era water structure in Istanbul featuring hand-carved stone details and flowering patterns on its marble surfaces. The work displays characteristic geometric designs from its time and remains in working order today.
The fountain was commissioned by a woman from the sultan's household who later died while visiting Mecca. She used her position to fund several public construction projects in the area.
The fountain is named after a woman from the sultan's palace, reflecting how such structures shaped daily life in the neighborhood. It served as a place where people could fetch water and prepare for religious practices.
The fountain is located in the Hacıahmet neighborhood and is easy to reach since it sits in a central spot. You can explore the area on foot and discover other historical sites in the district while visiting.
The woman who commissioned this fountain first lived in the imperial harem before using her independence to create public works. Beyond the fountain, she also had a school and mosque built for the community.
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