Ayrılık Çeşmesi, Ottoman fountain in Kadıköy, Turkey.
Ayrılık Çeşmesi is a stone fountain that marks the beginning of the historic Baghdad expedition route in Istanbul. The structure features three water basins and displays decorative architectural details typical of Ottoman design.
The fountain was commissioned by Gazanfer Ağa in the early 1600s as a public water source. It received restoration work from Ahmed Ağa in 1741 and from Dürriye Sultan in 1921.
The fountain served as a farewell spot where families gathered to see off travelers, pilgrims, and soldiers heading from Istanbul to Baghdad. This goodbye ritual made it a meaningful place in the community's daily life.
The fountain sits at street level and is easy to reach on foot in the Kadıköy neighborhood. A Marmaray station nearby offers convenient public transport connections if needed.
Two inscriptions carved into the stone record repairs made in Islamic calendar years. These marks trace the building's journey through different periods of maintenance and care.
GPS coordinates: 40.99842,29.03000
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48
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