Adana Center for Arts and Culture

The Adana Center for Arts and Culture is a three-story stone building on the western bank of the Seyhan River with symmetrical columns and classical design features. Inside are exhibition halls, conference rooms seating around 150 people, and a cinema that together provide space for various events.

The building was constructed between 1881 and 1885 under Ottoman governor Abidin Pasha and initially served as a military school during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II. It later became Adana's girls' school before taking on its current role as an arts and culture facility.

The building's name reflects its riverside setting, and its rooms carry traces of its past as a school where generations of students learned. Today the exhibition spaces show how this place brings people together and supports local artistic activities.

The center is located near Taşköprü bridge and is relatively easy to reach if you are staying near the river. The various interior spaces are accessible to foot traffic and well suited for events of different kinds.

One classroom in the building preserves the original setup from when it was a girls' school, offering visitors a rare glimpse into school life in that era. This unchanged room provides a direct connection to the students who learned there over a century ago.

Location: Adana

Inception: 1885

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 36.98444,35.33361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41