Kastamonu Governor's Office, Administrative building in Kastamonu, Turkey.
Description
The Kastamonu Governor's Office is a three-story stone building on Sarayüstü Hill with a grand entrance staircase and pointed arches at the main doorway. The rectangular floor plan and structural features display the design vocabulary of the early Turkish national movement.
History
The building replaced a wooden structure in 1901 and was designed by architect Vedat Tek during the Ottoman period. It opened under Governor Enis Pasha and marked a shift toward permanent stone structures for administrative centers.
Culture
The building displays a blend of Ottoman and Western influences in its window decorations and broad eaves. This design reflects how the state used architecture in the early 1900s to express modernity and authority.
Practical
The site is clearly visible on Sarayüstü Hill and houses both government offices and a museum section for visitors. Good walking shoes are recommended since the location on a hill and the entrance staircase are steep.
Did you know?
Since 2002, a section of the building has housed the City History Museum with documents and photographs of Kastamonu's past. Visitors can view historical records showing the city's development across different periods.
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