Kıbrıslı Mansion

History of Kıbrıslı Mansion

The Kıbrıslı Mansion was built in the 19th century and belonged to the family of Kıbrıslı Mehmet Emin Pasha, who served in the Ottoman Empire. Mehmet Emin Pasha was an important statesman in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century and served as grand vizier. The Kıbrıslı Mansion was used in the past by Kıbrıslı Mehmet Emin Pasha and his family as a place where both residence and social events were held. The mansion was also taken under protection during the Republican period and continued to keep the traces of history alive. Today, the mansion is privately owned and is used for various invitations and events in certain periods. Over time, various restoration works were carried out in order to preserve the historical texture of the mansion. During the restorations, wooden building materials and decorations were meticulously overhauled and the original state of the building was preserved.

Kıbrıslı Mansion Architecture

The architecture of the Kıbrıslı Mansion has the characteristics of typical Ottoman mansion structures. Like many historical mansions on the shores of the Bosphorus, the Kıbrıslı Mansion was built using wooden materials and is a very large structure. The wide façade of the mansion facing the sea and the large windows allow plenty of light to enter the interiors. The plan of the mansion reflects the characteristic features of the residential architecture of the Ottoman period. Traces of classical Ottoman decorative art can be seen in the interiors with large halls, high ceilings, doors and windows with fine woodwork. The mansion consists of a main structure and outbuildings. A pier belonging to the mansion also provides access to the sea, as in many other mansions on the Bosphorus.

How to Get to Kıbrıslı Mansion

You can use the following ways to get to the Kıbrıslı Mansion:

Private Car

If you are on the Anatolian side, you can follow the coastal road from Çengelköy direction to Kandilli. When you reach Kandilli, you can see the Kıbrıslı Mansion when you continue along the coast. If you are coming from the European Side, you can follow the coastal road by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge or Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge to the Anatolian Side. After passing Çengelköy, you should follow the signs for Kandilli.

Bus

For those coming from the European Side, you can use the buses numbered 15 (Küçüksu - Üsküdar) or 15K (Kandilli - Üsküdar) departing from Üsküdar after first crossing to the Anatolian Side by a ferry or metrobus. After getting off at the Kandilli stop by bus, you can reach the coastline where the mansion is located with a short walk.

Steamship

After taking a ferry from Beşiktaş or Eminönü to Üsküdar on the European side, you can continue by bus from Üsküdar. There are also ferry services that run on the Bosphorus line and stop at stops such as Çengelköy, Kandilli, Anadolu Hisarı. You can reach Kandilli directly with these ferries.

Walk

If you are located in a nearby area, you can reach Kandilli by walking or cycling along the beach. Walking along the shore of the Bosphorus is quite enjoyable, and you can watch the historical mansions and magnificent views along the way.

Yacht Charter

Yacht charter in Istanbul to go to the Kıbrıslı Mansion is a great way to have a pleasant journey by watching the beauties of the Bosphorus from the sea. Many yacht charter companies in Istanbul offer yacht options of various sizes and equipment. Bogaz Cocugu company offers its customers luxury yachts of different capacities and features in Istanbul at the most affordable prices. If you want to go to the Kıbrıslı Mansion or take photos by seeing it closely, you can get hourly or daily yacht charter service from the yatkiralama.net/en page at any time, regardless of summer and winter.

Address: Kandilli Dist. Kandilli-Göksu St. No:23, 34684 Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye