Ihlamur Palace

Two distinct structures form the palace complex: the ceremonial pavilion with baroque elements and the smaller residence building with traditional design features.

Sultan Abdulmecid commissioned the palace buildings between 1849 and 1855 in the Ihlamur Valley, which previously served as a recreational area since the 18th century.

French poet Lamartine visited the palace in 1846, and the palace later hosted diplomatic meetings with Bulgarian and Serbian monarchs in the early 1900s.

The palace operates six days per week from 09:00 to 17:00, with the ceremonial pavilion functioning as a museum and the residence building serving as a winter cafe.

The walls of the residence building display specialized stucco techniques that create marble-like textures, representing a merger of Ottoman and European architectural methods.

Location: Istanbul

Location: Beşiktaş

Location: Türkali

Architects: Balyan family

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Operator: Milli Saraylar

GPS coordinates: 41.05083,29.00167

Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:48