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 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.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 1460–1478Initially 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 Mehmet IIThe architects of the palace were Alaüddin and Davud Ağa. A great fire occurred within the palace on 24 July 1665. Aynalıkavak Palace The palace is also called Tersane Palace (Shipyard Palace) though it has been referred to as “Aynalikavak Palace” since the 17th century."AYNALIKAVAK PAVILION" National Palaces . Retrieved 18 August 2014 1613–1614"İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam" . Retrieved 18 August 2014 Ahmed ISultan Ibrahim was born in the palace. The Treaty of Aynalıkavak between the Ottoman Empire and Russian Empire was signed in the palace on March 10, 1779. Yıldız Palace The name Yıldız comes from the Turkish word meaning "star". The end of the 18th century.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 Selim IIIThe palace was the residence of Abdul Hamid II from 1889 until 1909. Maslak Pavilion The beginning of the 19th century. Mahmud II The pavilion was the used as a hunting lodge and place of recreation by Abdul Hamid II when he was a prince. Beykoz Pavilion The pavilion is also called Mecidiye Pavilion. 1845 Muhammad Ali of Egypt The pavilion was used by Abdülmecid I for rides in Beykoz pastures. Dolmabahçe PalaceDolmabahçe Means Filled Garden Istanbul Trails The name Dolmabahçe comes from the Turkish dolma meaning "filled" and from the Persian bahçe meaning "garden." 1843–1856Dolmabahçe 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 Abdülmecid IThe palace was the residence of Ottoman sultans from 1853 until 1889, and from 1909 until 1922. The architect of the palace was Garabet Balyan. Ihlamur Pavilion The name Ihlamur comes from Greek and means "tilia"."IHLAMUR" Turkish Language Association. Retrieved 18 August 2014 1849–1855"IHLAMUR PAVILIONS" National Palaces . Retrieved 18 August 2014 Abdülmecid IThe architect of the palace was Nigoğayos Balyan."İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam" . Retrieved 18 August 2014 Küçüksu Pavilion The name Küçüksu comes from the Turkish küçük meaning "small" and su meaning "water". 1856–1857The 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 Abdülmecid IThe architect of the palace was Nigoğayos Balyan.Küçüksu Pavilion was designed by Nikoğos Balyan and completed in 1857. Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey Beylerbeyi Palace The name Beylerbeyi comes from the Turkish beylerbey meaning "Lord of Lords". 1863–1865it 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 AbdulazizThe architect of the palace was Sarkis Balyan. 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.Palaces of Istanbul 1863–1871"İslâm Ansiklopedisi Online (in Turkish)" PDF "TDV Encyclopedia of Islam" . Retrieved 18 August 2014 AbdulazizThe architect of the palace was Nigoğayos Balyan. The structural engineers of the palace were Sarkis Balyan and Hagop Balyan. Feriye Palace The name Feriye means auxiliary or secondary in Ottoman Turkish. 1871 AbdulazizThe architect of the palace was Sarkis Balyan. Vahdettin Pavilion The pavilion is also called Çengelköy Pavilion. The end of the 19th century. Abdul Hamid IIThe architect of the pavilion was Alexander Vallaury. The pavilion was a residence of Mehmed VI when he was a prince.

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