Istanbul Sogukcesme Street

Sogukcesme Street Informations

Just before the entrance of Topkapi Palace while visiting the historical peninsula, the street where the historical istanbul houses appear on the left will attract your attention.

The history of Soğukçeşme Street located in the Historic Peninsula VIII. century. The street is named after a fountain built in 1800. Sogukcesme Street, which houses a cistern dating from the Roman Empire, water reservoirs and old istanbul houses, shows a unique harmony with the character of the historical region.

Having been undergoing a serious restoration work for the 1980s, the nine houses located on Soğukçeşme Street serve as pensions and the cistern from the Roman period serves as a tavern. Each house in this pedestrianized street has its own special name: Yaseminli Ev, Hanımelili Ev, Güllü Konak, Mor Salkımlı Ev … The decoration of the houses, which is an example of traditional Turkish architecture, stands out in the 19th century style. Velvet curtains, brackets, large mirrors are among the first striking details to the eye.