Feriye Palace

The Bosphorus Suburbs


This complex of three buildings on the Bosphorus shore was commissioned by Sultan Abdül Aziz in 1871 to house members of the royal family who could not be accommodated in Dolmabahçe or Çırağan (the word 'feriye' meant auxiliary in the Ottoman language). Designed by Sarkis Balyan, the palace has been occupied by Galatasaray University since 1992; sadly, its main building was extensively damaged by fire in 2013 and is still awaiting restoration


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1. Ortaköy Mosque

0.28 MILES

This elegant baroque-style structure was designed by Nikoğos Balyan, one of the architects of Dolmabahçe Palace, and built for Sultan Abdül Mecit I…

2. Yıldız Park

0.34 MILES

This large and leafy retreat is alive with birds, picnicking families and young couples strolling hand in hand. The best time to visit is in April, when…

3. Çırağan Palace

0.39 MILES

Not satisfied with the architectural exertions of his predecessor at Dolmabahçe Palace, Sultan Abdül Aziz (r 1861–76) built his own grand residence at…

4. Fehime Sultan Yalı

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Once home to a daughter of Sultan Murat V, this huge yalı was built in the 1880s and extensively damaged by fire in 2003. At the time of writing it was…

5. Hatice Sultan Yalı

0.5 MILES

Once home to a daughter of Sultan Murat V, this red-roofed yalı under the Bosphorus Bridge functioned as a school, orphanage and sports centre during the…

6. Fethi Ahmed Paşa Yalı

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A wide white building with a red-tiled roof, this yalı was built in the late 18th century. Composer Franz Liszt stayed in it during his visits to the city.

7. Tomb of Barbarossa

0.87 MILES

In the square opposite the İstanbul Naval Museum is this Sinan-designed tomb of the admiral of Süleyman the Magnificent's fleet, Barbaros Heyrettin Paşa …

8. Beşiktaş Çarşı

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The beating heart of Beşiktaş, this bustling backstreet area packed with shops, restaurants, bars, cafes – and the neighbourhood’s youthful crowd – is…