Ihlamur Pavilion
Ihlamur Valley is located between the hills of Beşiktaş once shaded by plane and linden trees. The building faces a garden with beautiful chestnut trees and big linden trees from which the valley took its name. In front of the three-stepped stairs of the pavilion, there is a small fountain shorter than the branches of jasmine whose water falls into the marble pool with a sweet gurgle. This gorgeous pavilion was the best place to rest for sultans. Today it offers a beautiful escape with a cafe in a calming garden for you to enjoy.
The Ihlamur Pavilions are situated in the Ihlamur Valley, nestled between the hills of Beşiktaş, Yıldız, and Nişantaşı. Historically, from the 18th century to the early 20th century, this area served as a popular country excursion spot. The valley, adorned with plane and linden trees, was shaded by the Fulya stream.
Origins and Development
The lower part of the valley, which includes the Ihlamur Pavilions, was initially owned by Hacı Hüseyin Agha, the administrator of the imperial dockyard during Sultan Ahmed III’s reign (1703-1730). Later, it became state property and was transformed into an imperial garden. Historical markers, such as archery stones in the upper valley, indicate that Sultan Selim III (1789-1...
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