The Bosphorus
The Bosphorus, which has always been a center of attraction throughout history, still maintains this attraction today.
As a result of this attraction, many palaces, mansions and fortresses were built on the Bosphorus route.
Let’s try to explain these structures;
At the beginning of these historical buildings is the Maiden’s Tower in the middle of the sea, which has been the subject of many legends.
Another important historical monument is the Dolmabahce Palace, which is the home of sultans, the administrative and cultural center of the Ottoman Empire.
Another important building is the summer house of the Ottoman sultans and Beylerbeyi Palace, where diplomats from abroad were hosted.
Rumeli Fortress, the fortress that plays a very important role in the conquest of istanbul.
Küçüksu Pavilion, The Pearl of the Bosphorus The Indispensable Space of Diplomatic Acceptance
And if we list other important mansions, there are many smaller and smaller mansions such as Emine Valide Pasha Mansion, Egyptian Yusuf Ziya Pasha Mansion, Esma Sultan Mansion, Ahmed Mithad Efendi Mansion, Huber Mansion and Afif Ahmed Pasha Mansion.




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