Arif Sarıca Mansion, Ottoman mansion in Moda, Istanbul, Turkey.
Arif Sarıca Mansion is a residential building in Moda, Istanbul, spanning multiple levels including a basement, ground floor, three additional stories, and an attic topped with marble columns at its entrance. A stone wall approximately 3 meters high surrounds the property's garden.
The mansion was built in 1903 by Ottoman Greek architect C. Pappa as the residence of Arif Sarıca, a court physician to the Ottoman sultan. In the 1930s, modifications were made to accommodate a newly built tram line nearby.
The building demonstrates how wealthy Istanbul families arranged their homes around a central hall following Ottoman living traditions. Rooms were organized to allow family members to have private spaces while still gathering in common areas.
The property is enclosed by a high stone wall that separates it from the street and provides privacy for the garden area. Access may be limited since this is a private residential property currently inhabited by its owners.
The mansion has remained in the hands of the same family for generations, with later residents including accomplished musicians. This continuity of ownership and residence by direct descendants is remarkable for a historic property in Istanbul.
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