Mecidiye Çeşmesi

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Mecidiye Çeşmesi, Ottoman fountain in Altındağ, Turkey.

The Mecidiye Çeşmesi fountain features marble construction with ornamental slabs and traditional design elements that represent Ottoman architectural standards.

Sultan Mahmud II commissioned the construction of this water fountain in 1814, during a period of significant infrastructure development in the Ottoman Empire.

The fountain displays Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and the royal signature of Sultan Mahmud II, created by master calligrapher Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi.

The structure maintains its position at a central intersection, accessible through multiple public transportation routes and walking paths in the Altındağ district.

The fountain incorporates relief decorations depicting fruit trees in pots, demonstrating the integration of natural elements into Ottoman architectural designs.

Location: Altındağ

Address: Telgraf Sokak No: 11, Hacıbayram/Altındağ

GPS coordinates: 39.94419,32.85547

Latest update: March 29, 2025 19:31

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