Turkish House, Neo-Moorish residential building in Rijeka, Croatia.
Description
The Turkish House is a four-story residential building on Verdi Street featuring red-yellow horizontal stripes and ornate windows. The facade displays geometric patterns and Oriental decorative elements that give it a distinctive appearance.
History
The building was constructed in 1879 and underwent expansion in 1906 while owned by Nikolaj Nikolaides, who served as an Ottoman diplomat in Rijeka. The expansion phase added new architectural features reflecting his position.
Culture
The facade displays Arabic calligraphy and painted human figures that break from typical Islamic architectural traditions. This unusual blend of Oriental ornaments and figurative imagery creates a visual statement that catches visitors' attention.
Practical
The building sits at the intersection of Verdi and Lisinski streets and continues to serve as a residential space. Its convenient location makes it easy to view the striking facade from the street.
Did you know?
The structure merges Historicism, Art Nouveau, and Oriental elements in a way that was uncommon during the 19th century. The decorative inscriptions blend religious formulas with purely ornamental designs in an unexpected manner.
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