Mausoleum of Mahmud II, Ottoman imperial mausoleum in Çemberlitaş, Turkey.
The octagonal marble structure features a long entrance corridor leading to a central chamber beneath an ornate domed ceiling with relief patterns.
Built in 1839 after Sultan Mahmud II's death, this mausoleum holds the remains of three Ottoman sultans and fifteen members of the royal family.
The mausoleum displays a crystal chandelier from Queen Victoria and two clocks gifted by Napoleon III, representing international diplomatic connections.
Located along Divan Yolu street in the historical district, the mausoleum remains open to visitors interested in Ottoman architecture and imperial history.
The adjoining cemetery contains graves of notable figures from 1840 to 1920, including authors Ziya Gökalp and Muallim Naci.
Location: Çemberlitaş
Location: Fatih
Architects: Mimar Kemaleddin Bey
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 41.00850,28.97250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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