Ottoman palaces in Istanbul

This is a list of palaces commissioned by the Ottoman dynasty in Istanbul, Turkey. Some of these buildings are summer houses or mansions.

Image Name Meaning of the name Construction dates Commissioned by Notes
Topkapı Palace from the Bosphorus Topkapı Palace
 Mehmed II called the palace Sarây-ı Cedîd (New Palace). The palace received its current name during Mahmud I's reign when the seaside palace, the Cannon Gate Palace by the Sea (Topkapusu Sâhil Sarâyı) was destroyed in a fire, and its name was changed to the New Palace.[1] 1460–1478[2] Mehmet II
  • The architects of the palace were Alaüddin and Davud Ağa.
  • A great fire occurred within the palace on 24 July 1665.
Aynalıkavak Palace Aynalıkavak Palace
[n 1] 		The palace is also called Tersane Palace (Shipyard Palace) though it has been referred to as “Aynalikavak Palace” since the 17th century.[3] 1613–1614[4] Ahmed I
Yıldız Palace Yıldız Palace
 The name Yıldız comes from the Turkish word meaning "star". The end of the 18th century.[5] Selim III[n 2]
  • The palace was the residence of Abdul Hamid II from 1889 until 1909.
Aynalıkavak Palace Maslak Pavilion The beginning of the 19th century.[6] Mahmud II[6]
  • The pavilion was the used as a hunting lodge and place of recreation by Abdul Hamid II when he was a prince.[6]
Beykoz Pavilion The pavilion is also called Mecidiye Pavilion.[7] 1845[7] Muhammad Ali of Egypt[7]
  • The pavilion was used by Abdülmecid I for rides in Beykoz pastures.[7]
Dolmabahçe Palace as seen from the Bosphorus Dolmabahçe Palace
[8] 		The name Dolmabahçe comes from the Turkish dolma meaning "filled" and from the Persian bahçe meaning "garden." 1843–1856[9] Abdülmecid I
Ihlamur Pavilion Ceremonial House Ihlamur Pavilion The name Ihlamur comes from Greek and means "tilia".[10] 1849–1855[11] Abdülmecid I
Küçüksu Pavilion seen from the Bosphorus Küçüksu Pavilion The name Küçüksu comes from the Turkish küçük meaning "small" and su meaning "water". 1856–1857[13] Abdülmecid I
Beylerbeyi Palace from the Bosphorus Beylerbeyi Palace
 The name Beylerbeyi comes from the Turkish beylerbey meaning "Lord of Lords". 1863–1865[15] Abdulaziz
Çırağan Palace seen from Bosporus Çırağan Palace
 The name Çırağan comes from the Persian čerâğ meaning torch. The area in which the Palace is located was called Çırağan because of the famous Ottoman parties which were held in tulip gardens with torches.[16] 1863–1871[17] Abdulaziz
Feriye Palace today Feriye Palace
 The name Feriye means auxillary or secondary in Ottoman Turkish. 1871 Abdulaziz
Vahdettin Pavilion
 The pavilion is also called Çengelköy Pavilion. The end of the 19th century. Abdul Hamid II

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The palace is also known as Aynalıkavak Pavilion
  2. ^ Sultan Selim III built the palace for his mother, Mihrişah

References

  1. ^ After the conquest of Constantinople, Sultan Mehmed II (r. 1444–46, 1451–81) had a palace built in what is modern-day Istanbul’s Beyazıt district, on the spot where the University of Istanbul stands today; this first palace subsequently became known as the Old Palace (Eski Saray). Following the construction of the Old Palace, Mehmed II then had the Tiled Kiosk (Çinili Köþk) built, followed by Topkapý Palace itself, to which the court relocated when construction was complete. Mehmed called this place the New Palace (Sarây-ý Cedîd). The palace received its current name when Sultan Mahmud I (r. 1730–54) had a large wooden palace constructed near the city’s Byzantine walls, in front of which were placed several ceremonial cannons; this seaside palace was named the Cannon Gate Palace by the Sea (Topkapusu Sâhil Sarâyı), and, when this palace was destroyed in a fire, its name was transferred to Mehmed II’s New Palace. Topkapı Palace Museum Archived 2013-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century. Topkapı Palace Museum Archived 2013-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "AYNALIKAVAK PAVILION" Archived 2016-01-28 at the Wayback Machine National Palaces Archived 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 August 2014
  4. ^ "İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam". Retrieved 18 August 2014
  5. ^ XVIII. yüzyıl sonunda, Sultan III. Selim (1789–1807) validesi Mihrişah Sultan için buraya başka bir kasır yaptırmış ve bu kasra "Yıldız" ismi verilmiştir. Translation. In the end of the 18th century, Sultan Selim III (1789–1807) built another pavilion here for his mother, Mihrişah and the pavilion was named "Yıldız". www.kulturvarliklari.gov.tr
  6. ^ a b c Taylor, J. (1998). Imperial Istanbul: A Traveler's Guide. A traveller's guide. Bloomsbury USA. p. 202. ISBN 978-1-86064-249-4. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Sabah, Daily (April 12, 2017). "Historic Beykoz Pavilion opens as public museum in Istanbul". Daily Sabah. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Dolmabahçe Means Filled Garden Istanbul Trails
  9. ^ Dolmabahçe Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid (1839–1861) who was the thirty first Ottoman Sultan. The palace, whose construction commenced on June 13th, 1843, was brought into use on June 7th, 1856, upon completion of surrounding walls. National Palaces Archived 2017-05-04 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "IHLAMUR" Turkish Language Association. Retrieved 18 August 2014
  11. ^ "IHLAMUR PAVILIONS" Archived 2016-02-08 at the Wayback Machine National Palaces Archived 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 August 2014
  12. ^ "İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam". Retrieved 18 August 2014
  13. ^ The pavilion which was also used during the period of Sultan Mahmud II (1808–1839) was demolished by the order of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839–1861) and Küçüksu Pavilion was built there between the years 1856–1857. National Palaces Archived 2017-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Küçüksu Pavilion was designed by Nikoğos Balyan and completed in 1857. Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
  15. ^ it was constructed on demand of the sultan of the period, Sultan Abdülaziz (1861 - 1876). Construction of the palace was commenced on 6 August 1863 and it was formally opened to usage on 21 April 1865, Friday. National Palaces Archived 2011-11-11 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ Palaces of Istanbul
  17. ^ "İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam". Retrieved 18 August 2014