Küçüksu Palace

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Completed in 1857, this relatively small palace was used by Ottoman sultans for short stays during country excursions and hunting trips. Unlike other imperial buildings, Küçüksu was not surrounded by high walls but by cast iron railings.

The ornate façade and twin staircases sweeping around the ornamental pool and fountain create a grand impression, which is echoed inside. The ceilings are richly decorated with plaster motifs and painted designs. And there are so many marble fireplaces that Küçüksu is like a museum dedicated to 19th century fireplace design.

The pavilion was extensively restored in 1994 and the surrounding gardens, fountain and quay are being transformed into a park where the public can enjoy picnics as in centuries past.