Khedive Palace, Art Nouveau palace in Çubuklu, Istanbul, Turkey
Khedive Palace is an Art Nouveau mansion on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Çubuklu, featuring decorative walls, stained glass windows, and a prominent square tower. The building overlooks the Istanbul Strait and contains both indoor and outdoor areas that can be used for events.
The palace was built in 1907 for Abbas II, the last Khedive of Egypt and Sudan, who used it as a summer home. Istanbul acquired the property in 1937 and has used it for different purposes since then.
The building blends Italian Renaissance villa elements with Ottoman neoclassical architecture, showing carved walls depicting fruits, flowers, and hunting scenes throughout. These decorative details tell stories of wealth and artistic taste from a bygone era.
The site operates as an event venue today with varying capacity depending on the season. Visitors should know that both covered and open-air areas are available to adapt to weather and time of year.
A historic steam-powered elevator allows visitors to reach the rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus. The entrance features a monumental fountain that rises to the ceiling height.
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