Istanbul Historical Buildings
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Hidiv Pavilion
Constructed by Italian architect Delfo Seminati in 1907, Hidiv Pavilion is a beautiful example of 'art-nouveau ' architecture in Istanbul. ...more »
- Location: Beykoz
- Type: Historical Buildings
Avrupa Passage
Flanked on both sides by beautiful statues, Avrupa (European) Passage is one of the best maintained arcades in Istanbul. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Historical Buildings
Hazzopulo - Hacopulo Passage
This unusual passage off Istiklal Street opens into a leafy courtyard and tea garden. Hazzopulo Pasaji dates to 1871 and is named after the Greek family which built it. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Historical Buildings
Aznavur Passage
This historic passageway off Istiklal Street has a scattering of stores selling jewellery, perfume, ceramics, t-shirts, bath products, handbags and other accessories. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Historical Buildings
Ihlamur Pavillion
Istanbul's Ihlamur ('Linden') Pavillion was constructed between 1849-1855 by renowned Armenian-Turkish architect Nikogos Balyan. ...more »
- Location: Besiktas
- Type: Historical Buildings
Pierre Loti Café
The view doesn’t get much better than that from Pierre Loti Cafe, nestled on a hilltop on the Golden Horn. ...more »
- Location: Eyup
- Type: Historical Buildings
Halep Passage
Built in 1885 by M.Haccas from Aleppo, Halep Pasaji was once used as a circus arena and is now home to everything from jeans to silver jewellery, shoes, bags and more. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Historical Buildings
Haydarpasa Railway Station
Prettily perched on the edge of the Marmara Sea in all its fairy-tale splendour, Haydarpasa Railway Station must surely be one of the more scenic transport hubs in the world. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Historical Buildings
El Hamra Passage
Situated opposite the Church of St. Anthony de Padua on Istiklal Street, El-Hamra Passage once housed a cinema and theatre. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Historical Buildings
Maslak Pavilion
A former hunting and resting place of the sultans, construction of the Maslak Pavilion was started during the reign of Sultan Mahmut II and added onto during the latter part of the 19th century. ...more »
- Location: Istinye
- Type: Historical Buildings
- Tel: +90-212-2761022
Our Local Experts say:
Istanbul's history bears the mark of many civilizations and cultures. The Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans have all left their mark on the city, evident by the centuries old historical buildings which grace Istanbul.
From famous transport hubs such as Sirkeci Railway Station to breathtakingly beautiful cafes, there seems to be no end to Istanbul's historical buildings.
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