Horhor Fountain, Ottoman fountain in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Horhor Fountain is an Ottoman fountain in Istanbul's Fatih district built from limestone with three rounded arches. It sits below street level on Kırma Tulumba Street and continues to serve residents as a water source.
It was built during Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror's reign and underwent restoration in 2021 to revive its water flow and original materials. This work returned the fountain to active service after years of decline.
The fountain displays cypress tree motifs and sword symbols that reflect connections to the Janissary corps, who drew income from providing water to the community.
The fountain sits near the Hindiler Dervish Lodge, the first Naqshbandi Lodge established after the conquest of Istanbul. It is easily accessible from street level and remains a working water source that residents use regularly.
Its name comes from the sound of water flowing through underground tunnels, a noise that echoed up to nearby tower windows where residents could hear it. This acoustic feature became so familiar that it gave the fountain its enduring name.
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