Old Bazaars and Caravanserais
- Abud Efendi Khan (1895)
- Africa Khan (1905)
- Anatolia Passage (1905)
- Atlas Passage (1870)
- Europe Passage (Aynalı Pasaj, 1870)
- Aznavur Passage (1924)
- Çiçek Passage (Cite de Pera , 1870)
The passage also known as Cite de Pera was constructed as a new shopping building in 1870 by architect Cleanthy Zanno. It has connections to Istiklal Avenue and Theater Street. In its early years the building consisted of 24 shops and 18 luxurious apartments. After the opening of pubs in 1940’s the building became an attractive place fort he citizens. In 1950 ‘s the flower shops started to leave the building.After that new pubs replaced them. It is a three storey building with entrance. The masonry construction has got on imposing facade. Flower Passage is one of the most beautiful buildings of Pera , the facade caryadits , human and lion head figures of building are interesting. With its decoration and style it is a typical example of eclecticism of 19th. century.
- Çukurcuma Antiquarians
- IV.Vakıf Khan (1926)
- Elhamra Khan (1920)
- Emek Passage (Cecle d’Orient , 1884)
- Hacopulo Passage (1870)
- Halep Passage (1885)
- KamondoKhan (1870)
- Karaköy Palas (1910)
- Metro Khan (1913)
- Narmanlı Khan (1843)
- Nordstern Khan (1843)
- Odakule (1976)
- Passage Oriantale (Şark Aynalı Çarşı,1840)
- Rumeli Khan (1878)
- Suriye Khan (1908)
- Tokatlıyan Khan (1896)
- Tünel Passage (1883)
Palaces, Pavalions, Residences and Summer Pavilions
- USA Palace (1890)
- Abdülaziz Hunting Seat (1856)
- Alay Pavilion (1819)
- German Place (1871)
- Beylerbeyi Place (1832)
- Çırağan Palace (1871)
- Dolmabahçe Palace (1855)
It is a typical example of European influenced architecture and aberration of classical Ottoman architecture. The rich facade decorations are conspicuous. It was constructed by the architect Karabet Balyan for Sultan Abdülmecit. The palace symbolizes the westernization period of Ottoman Empire. The entire three storey palace complex consists of 285 rooms and 43 halls.The palace was planned symmerically.On the seashore it has pier that is 600 m long. The palace has also two monumental Gates and surrounded with marvelous gardens.In republic era, an apartment within, it served as Atatürk ‘s residencein İstanbul.The most memorable moment in this palace was the passing away of Atatürk in 1938.
- Esma Sultan Waterfront Mansion (1875)
- Hrench Palace (1847)
- Fethi Ahmet Paşa Waterfront Mansion (18th cent.)
- Hatice Sultan Waterfront Mansion (19th cent.)
- Holland Palace (1858)
- Ihlamur Summer Pavillion (1855)
- English Palace (1801)
- Italian ( Venice) Palace (1781)
- Iranian Palace (1870)
- Sweeden Palace (1870)
- Japanese Palace (1904)
- Kayserili Ahmet Paşa Mansion (19th cent.)
- Naime Sultan Waterfront Mansion (1876)
- Russian Palace (1838)
- Suphi Paşa Mansion (1854)
- Talat Paşa Mansion (20th cent)
- Tophane Summer Pavilion (1850)
- Vedat Tek Mansion (1914)
- Yıldız Palace (1866)
Yıldız Palace is a Complex , which extends 500,000 m2. It was constructed by Sarkis Balyan for Sultan Abdülaziz. There were pavilions , fountains , greenhouses, aviaries , workshops and service buildings in the courtyards separated by passageways and gates. With their old pavilions and famous porcelain factory, the most part of the palace gardens are open to public under the name ‘’Yıldız Park ‘’ . The best known building of complex , the Şale pavilion can be reached through this park. It is an important museum with its well kept gardens , exterior architecture resembling the Alpine hunting seats , rich furniture , decorations , carpets and big size ceramic furnaces. The park also houses Yıldız Palace Museum and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Museum.
The complex is in between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy , in the Yıldız Park was the imperial residence of the household of Abdülhamid II and administration. It has belonged to Ministry of Culture and Tourism since 1977.
Towers and Monuments
- Ahırkapı Beacon (1857)
- Atatürk Monument (1926)
- Barbaros Monument (1944)
- Beyazıt Tower (1828)
It was built in 1749 as fire-watch tower. The 85 m tall tower was made from wood. There are 180 steps untill the observation section. It was burnt down in the fire of Cibali that took place in 1756. The tower , which was rebuilt in 1826 , was burnt down again during the Janisarry revolt. It was constructed fort he third time under the supervision of the architect Senekerim Balyan in 1828 during the reign of Sultan Mahmut II. The tower consists of four sections : the Guard Duty Flor , Signal Floor , the Flags Floor, the Basket Floor. The last restoration of the tower was started in 1997 and lasted for two years.
- Republic Monument (1928)
The Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica comleted the monument in 1928. The circumference of the monument was completed by the architect Gulio Mongeri. It is designed ideally for conducting ceremonies in front of it. The bronze figures of both sides are placed on an arched stone base , being inspired by traditional architecture. One face of monument symblolizes the independence war while the other face symblolizes the republic are.
- Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (1895)
- Etfal Hospital Clock Tower (1907)
- Yıldız Clock Tower (1890)
It is in the garden of the Yıldız Mosque. The Yıldız Clock Tower is an octagonal three – storet structure with orientalist and neogothic style. It contains a pointed dome with arched roof Windows. The first floor has four separate inscriptions ; the second floor contains a thermometer and barometer ; the top floor is a clock room and there is a compass rose on the roof. The clock was repaired in 1993.
Fountains
- Fountain of Sultan Abdülhamit II (1901)
- Fountain of Sultan Selim III (1802)
- German Fountain (1900)
The German Fountain was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of visit to İstanbul by the German Emperor Wilhem II in 1898. It was transported in its various pieces from Germany to İstanbul and assembled at its present site.
- Hagia Sophia Trihedral Fountain (1911)
- Bezmialem Valide Sultan Fountain (1839)
- Pertevniyal Kadın Efendi Fountain (1867)
Libraries
- Orhan Kemal Province Public Library
- German Archeology Institute Library (1929)
- Beyazıt State Library (1869)
- Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives (1845)
- Netherlands History and Archeology Institute (1958)
- IRCICA ( Islamic Culture History Art and Research Center ) Library (1980)
- Istanbul Archeological Museums Library (1907)
It is on the second floor of archeology museum. The library contains very specific books and manuscripts, in Arabic and several foreign languages. The number of these items is about 80.000 today.
- Istanbul Library (1990)
- İstanbul University Central Library (1924)
- Italian Culture Center Library (1951)
- National Library ( Feyzullah Efendi Theological School , 1916)
- Topkapı Palace Museum Library (1928)
- Süleymaniye Library (1918)
Established in 1918 within the theological schools of the Süleymaniye Mosque and allocated in the Süleymaniye Mosque. The library formed the core of this library. Over time , the number of the books in the Süleymaniye Library increased with the transfers of books from various places for several different reasons.The library was founded actually in 1583. Donations help to increase the number of collections ( up to date 131 pieces and 117 of them from the Ottoman era.)
- Religious Court Files Archives ( 1986)
- İstanbul Research Institute Library (2007)