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EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE - 12
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era.
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Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era.
Istanbul has a unique geography which is not seen in any other part of the world. It is a city which separates two continents; Asia and Europe.
The Bosphorus lies between Asia and Europe.
The beauty of the Bosphorus is not only due to its geographical structure but rather due to the castles, palaces, monuments and waterside residents decorating the two sides of the Bosphorus.
After the Roman era, villages were seen as small settlements in the Bosphorus. It is also a known fact that palaces and monasteries were built by the Aristocrats of the era. But these palaces and monasteries were disorganized so they damaged the landscape of the Bosporus.
Istanbul did not show great architectural developments except the construction of the city walls before the Turkish era.
Following this era, a settlement was seen in the Bosphorus shores for a few centuries. Settlements were generally seen in some places near the city in the 16th century meanwhile other parts became a zone of occupation in the 18th century.
During the Ottoman era, the Bosphorus had a significant characteristic of countryside. The Ottomans got interested into the Bosphorus after the 18th century and had many magnificent palaces and waterside residences. After the 18th century most of the buildings having an architectural value were constructed.
Beylerbeyi Palace, located in the Asian side is one of these structures.
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era.
Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion, ”Sahil Palace” which was built by Ottoman Sultan Mahmut II in 1829 and got burned.
On this imperial coastal estate that rests on the woody Çamlica hills, a Byzantine settlement is known to have existed as early as the 6th century when Emperor Constantine II erected a church with a golden cross that gave the area its name. The terraced gardens at Istavroz, known as “Istavroz Bahçesi”, were a popular resort area for the royal family.
At certain periods Beylerbeyi Palace attracted the sultans and was used as a summer palace. The new summer palace, called Beylerbeyi, was designed by head architect Sarkis Balyan.
The Palace was generally used for welcoming the head of foreign states in summer. Sultan Abdulhamid II lived the last years of his life in the Palace and died there.
Beylerbeyi Palace seems fairly moderate compared to the excesses of the earlier Ottoman palaces.
A wall almost at a man height separates the palace and its gardens from the quay. Two sea gates rise above the walls near the mabeyn and harem entrances. Further out, located midway into the garden on each side is a small sea kiosk with a tent-like roof. Behind, the palace and its gardens are protected by a tall land wall, which becomes a retaining wall for terraced gardens behind the mabeyn. Of the two gates that serve the palace on the landward side, one opens into a tunnel built earlier by Mahmud I that, passing underneath the garden terrace, exits out to the southwest end of the mabeyn gardens.
The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The three-storied building is divided into two sections, the harem, for women and the selamlık, for men, and has 26 rooms and 6 halls. The original furniture, carpets, curtains and other fixtures have been preserved in good condition.
The decorations of the facade on the seaside, the well-kept gardens, the hall with a pool in the central section, and the spiral staircase are some of the eye-catching features of the palace.
At the back of the building there is a large pool, as well as the terraces and the stables, the latter very good examples of their kind. Previously, the main road that was used until the 1970s passed through a tunnel beneath the palace garden.
Two small pavilions on the quay served for recreational purposes. The palace was also used to accommodate visiting state dignitaries. This palace-museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
Much of the furniture used in the palace was brought from Europe, including crystal chandeliers.
Unlike other palaces, there is no heating system in this palace, because it was only used for summer-time purposes. There is a marble pool with a fountain which operates as a natural air conditioning.
The palace was illuminated by gasworks while no provisions were made for heating during the colder months.
The Beylerbeyi Palace has a significant importance in Bosphorus’ historical and cultural values. The Palace gained value after it got renewed and is serving as a museum in several days.
Many cafes and sale stands are set up in the gardens and historical tunnel provides a modern service for the visitors.
The Palace also hosts receptions in national and international levels, thus provides an opportunity for people to experience traditional palace atmosphere.
At night the Palace is easily noticed which lies in the Asian side of the Bosphorus shore and looks like a glittering necklace.
The Beylerbeyi Palace and its interesting tunnel are one of the best examples of Istanbul’s historical, cultural and artistic values of the Asian side.
TRT.WORLD
Istanbul has a unique geography which is not seen in any other part of the world. It is a city which separates two continents; Asia and Europe.
The Bosphorus lies between Asia and Europe.
The beauty of the Bosphorus is not only due to its geographical structure but rather due to the castles, palaces, monuments and waterside residents decorating the two sides of the Bosphorus.
After the Roman era, villages were seen as small settlements in the Bosphorus. It is also a known fact that palaces and monasteries were built by the Aristocrats of the era. But these palaces and monasteries were disorganized so they damaged the landscape of the Bosporus.
Istanbul did not show great architectural developments except the construction of the city walls before the Turkish era.
Following this era, a settlement was seen in the Bosphorus shores for a few centuries. Settlements were generally seen in some places near the city in the 16th century meanwhile other parts became a zone of occupation in the 18th century.
During the Ottoman era, the Bosphorus had a significant characteristic of countryside. The Ottomans got interested into the Bosphorus after the 18th century and had many magnificent palaces and waterside residences. After the 18th century most of the buildings having an architectural value were constructed.
Beylerbeyi Palace, located in the Asian side is one of these structures.
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era.
Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion, ”Sahil Palace” which was built by Ottoman Sultan Mahmut II in 1829 and got burned.
On this imperial coastal estate that rests on the woody Çamlica hills, a Byzantine settlement is known to have existed as early as the 6th century when Emperor Constantine II erected a church with a golden cross that gave the area its name. The terraced gardens at Istavroz, known as “Istavroz Bahçesi”, were a popular resort area for the royal family.
At certain periods Beylerbeyi Palace attracted the sultans and was used as a summer palace. The new summer palace, called Beylerbeyi, was designed by head architect Sarkis Balyan.
The Palace was generally used for welcoming the head of foreign states in summer. Sultan Abdulhamid II lived the last years of his life in the Palace and died there.
Beylerbeyi Palace seems fairly moderate compared to the excesses of the earlier Ottoman palaces.
A wall almost at a man height separates the palace and its gardens from the quay. Two sea gates rise above the walls near the mabeyn and harem entrances. Further out, located midway into the garden on each side is a small sea kiosk with a tent-like roof. Behind, the palace and its gardens are protected by a tall land wall, which becomes a retaining wall for terraced gardens behind the mabeyn. Of the two gates that serve the palace on the landward side, one opens into a tunnel built earlier by Mahmud I that, passing underneath the garden terrace, exits out to the southwest end of the mabeyn gardens.
The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The three-storied building is divided into two sections, the harem, for women and the selamlık, for men, and has 26 rooms and 6 halls. The original furniture, carpets, curtains and other fixtures have been preserved in good condition.
The decorations of the facade on the seaside, the well-kept gardens, the hall with a pool in the central section, and the spiral staircase are some of the eye-catching features of the palace.
At the back of the building there is a large pool, as well as the terraces and the stables, the latter very good examples of their kind. Previously, the main road that was used until the 1970s passed through a tunnel beneath the palace garden.
Two small pavilions on the quay served for recreational purposes. The palace was also used to accommodate visiting state dignitaries. This palace-museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
Much of the furniture used in the palace was brought from Europe, including crystal chandeliers.
Unlike other palaces, there is no heating system in this palace, because it was only used for summer-time purposes. There is a marble pool with a fountain which operates as a natural air conditioning.
The palace was illuminated by gasworks while no provisions were made for heating during the colder months.
The Beylerbeyi Palace has a significant importance in Bosphorus’ historical and cultural values. The Palace gained value after it got renewed and is serving as a museum in several days.
Many cafes and sale stands are set up in the gardens and historical tunnel provides a modern service for the visitors.
The Palace also hosts receptions in national and international levels, thus provides an opportunity for people to experience traditional palace atmosphere.
At night the Palace is easily noticed which lies in the Asian side of the Bosphorus shore and looks like a glittering necklace.
The Beylerbeyi Palace and its interesting tunnel are one of the best examples of Istanbul’s historical, cultural and artistic values of the Asian side.
TRT.WORLD
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