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History means Grand Seigneur or The present Beylerbeyi Palace was designed Abdülhamid II and Beylerbeyi Palace Governor; the palace and the village were and built under the auspices of the Abdülhamid (1842-1918) ruled the expected from the Western powers named after Beylerbeyi Mehmet , architects Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan Beylerbeyİ Governor of Rumeli in the reign of Sultan between 1861 and 1865 on the orders of from 1876 to without their intrusion into Murad III in the late 16th century. Mehmet Sultan Abdülaziz. 1909. Under his autocratic Ottoman affairs. Subsequently, Pasha built a mansion on this site at that rule, the reform movement he dismissed the Parliament Today Beylerbeyi Palace serves as a palace time, and though it eventually vanished, the of (Reorganization) and suspended the constitution. Palace museum linked to the National Palaces. name Beylerbeyi lived on. reached its climax and he For the next 30 years, he ruled Located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, this splendid adopted a policy of pan- from his seclusion at summer palace is a reflection of the sultan’s interest in The first Beylerbeyi Palace was wooden Islamism in opposition to Yıldız Palace. and was built for Sultan Mahmud II in early western styles of architecture. 19th century. Later the original palace was Western intervention in In 1909, he was deposed shortly abandoned following a fire in the reign of Ottoman affairs. after the Young Turk , Sultan Abdülaziz built this beautiful 19th of Austria, Shah Nasireddin of Persia, Reza Sultan Abdülmecid. He promulgated the first Ottoman and his brother V was century palace on the Asian shore of the Shah Pahlavi, Tsar Nicholas II, and King constitution in 1876, primarily to ward proclaimed as sultan. Bosphorus, in order to serve as a summer Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson of England. off foreign intervention. After a disastrous retreat for sultans and visiting dignitaries. Abdülhamid II was placed under house Empress Eugénie is said to have based the war with Russia (1877), Abdülhamid arrest at Beylerbeyi Palace, where he died Beylerbeyi Palace with its most stunning window design from the guest room at the was convinced that little help could be in 1918. façade facing the Bosphorus and its two Beylerbeyi for her bedroom at the Tuileries small marble pavilions at either end of the Palace in Paris. marble quay, bordered by lovely gardens, Sultan Abdülhamid II spent the last 6-7 Chronology was built to be impressive from the water. years of his life, having been deposed and • 1861-1876 Reign of Sultan Abdülaziz It was used as a residence for visiting kept under house arrest here until his death (Deposed by his ministers) dignitaries, among which were Empress in 1918. • 1865 Beylerbeyi Palace was built Eugénie of , Emperor Franz Joseph by Abdülaziz • 1876 Short Reign of (Deposed due to his ill mental health) • 1876-1909 Reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II (Deposed shortly after the ) • 1912-1918 Sultan Abdulhamid II spent 6-7 years at the Beylerbeyi Palace under house arrest, and died at Beylerbeyi • 1909-1918 Reign of (Reşad) • 1918-1922 Reign of Mehmed VI (Vahdeddin) • 1922 Sultanate abolished

www.quickguides.info Published by Yenen Publishing (Şerif Yenen) www.serifyenen.com • [email protected] Copyright © 2020 Şerif Yenen Written by Şerif Yenen Edited by David Hendrix Design by Cem Günübek Illustrations by Cemil Cahit Yavuz Architecture classical Ottoman residence, being organized 1 Main Palace 8 The Yellow Pavilion is a with channels to two wall Abdülaziz (1830 - 1876) around a sofa in the central room on the main 2 Wall running along the quay two-storey structure with a at either end of the The main palace building is a two-storey basement oriented towards main room in order to cool Abdülaziz was the Ottoman Abdülaziz was deposed by his floor in the upper story. You need to take the Sea Gate opening to construction resting on a tall basement. It was 3 the Bosphorus and the hills the marble interior. men’s quarter sultan from 1861 to 1876. He ministers in 1876; his death stairway to reach the sofa, which leads to all of Çamlıca. built in white marble and stone, and occupies 10 The Gardens consist of a continued the Westernizing a few days later was attributed the other wings and rooms on the same level. 4 Sea Gate opening to an area of 65 m x 40 m. 9 The Marble (Serdab) series of terraces rising up to reforms that had been initiated to suicide. This way, there are no corridors and natural 5 Orientalist Seaside Pavilion Pavilion is a three-room 35 meters above sea level. The architecture is a blend of traditional Turkish for men by his predecessors. light reaches the sofa. Besides the clear light, marble structure partially 11 Main Entrance In Sultan Abdulhamid II’s residential and baroque architecture. The the windows offer wonderful views of the 6 Orientalist Seaside Pavilion submerged under the 12 Cafe Like his brother Abdülmecid I, recently surfaced memoirs, façades of the Beylerbeyi Palace have arches Bosphorus and gardens. for women retaining wall of the terrace. whom he succeeded, Abdülaziz the event is described as an It was designed to provide 13 Entrance to Main Palace and windows with eclectic forms. 7 The Stable Pavilion is the only was an ardent admirer of the assassination. The succeeding The Blue Hall, which is also known as the relief from the summer heat; 14 Tunnel Road remaining equestrian structure Western progress in technology and sultan, Murad V began to show signs The structure, which is composed of 6 halls Ceremonial Hall, is named after its sixteen in an Ottoman palace. a central was linked (three on each floor lining up), 24 rooms, a blue columns with orientalist capitals. Its roof science. He was a member of the Mevlevi of paranoia and madness, which is why large bathroom and a hamam adjacent to an rests on walls with sixteen arched windows (Rumi) order of dervishes. the high officials were afraid the public would become outraged and revolt to expansive garden, has the characteristics of the that illuminate the hall from above. Another Abdülaziz cultivated good relations with Nakkaştepe bring Abdülaziz back. Within a few days, traditional Turkish house, with the southern highlight is the wood-paneled audience room. 15 July Martyrs Gardens France and Great Britain and was the first Memorial & they either arranged for Sultan Abdülaziz section functioning as state apartments Museum Ottoman sultan to visit western . (mabeyn) and the northern section as the to kill himself or assassinate him. family’s living quarters (harem). The palace is lavishly decorated with fine Abdullahağa Caddesi Baccarat and Bohemia crystal chandeliers, 9 Ming vases, painted ceilings with an interesting mixture of European and Ottoman styles of 7 painting, featuring scenes of ships at sea and 10 intricate geometric designs. The floors are 8 covered with Egyptian woven matting that provides both insulation and protection from humidity for the luxurious Hereke carpets. Abdullahağa Caddesi Hacı Sabancı Sultan Abdülaziz’s passion for the sea is High School reflected in the frescoes depicting the rough sea 14 as well as maritime-themed candles. 10 The reception hall also delights the guest with a fountain and a pool, which were very soothing and cooling in the heat of summers. 1 A nearly life-size bronze equestrian statue of 11 12 Sultan Abdulaziz was moved inside this room 13 15 July Martyrs Bridge from the exterior gardens. Sultan Abdulaziz is 5 Sabancı Institute 10 known for being the first Ottoman sultan to for Crafts 2 3 have a statue of him made. BOSPHORUS

In contrast to the Western influence apparent 4 from the outside, the interior is similar to a 6

Empress Eugénie of France at the Beylerbeyi Palace, 13 November 1869