Küçüksu Pavilion

History of Küçüksu Pavilion

Küçüksu Pavilion was first built during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I (1730-1754). However, this first structure was not as magnificent as today's pavilion and was mostly used as a wooden hunting lodge. During the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861), the old building was demolished and replaced by today's elegant pavilion, built in 1856. The architect of the Küçüksu Pavilion is the famous Ottoman palace architect Garabet Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan. The Balyan family took part in the construction of many important buildings in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. Küçüksu Pavilion was a place frequently used by the sultans for hunting and resting purposes during the Ottoman period. In addition, it has been preferred as a place where they can watch the unique view of the Bosphorus and get sea air. Küçüksu Pavilion was opened to the public as a museum during the Republican period. Today, it is managed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and attracts great attention from both local and foreign tourists.

Küçüksu Pavilion Architecture

Küçüksu Pavilion was built as a synthesis of neoclassical and baroque architectural styles. The pavilion, which has two floors and a rectangular plan, has very elegant and finely crafted details. On the exterior, marble decorations, elegant columns and sculptures stand out, while in the interiors, ceiling decorations, wall frescoes, wood carvings and crystal chandeliers attract attention. The interior of Küçüksu Pavilion is specially designed for the sultan and his family, and the rooms include sections such as halls, dining room, bedroom and reception hall. Each room is furnished with furniture reflecting the rich Ottoman decoration style of the period.

How to get to Küçüksu Pavilion

There are various transportation options to go to Küçüksu Pavilion.

You can easily reach Küçüksu Pavilion by public transport or private car from different points of Istanbul:

Bus

One of the most common ways to get to Küçüksu Pavilion is by bus. You can use the bus lines that go to Küçüksu from central points such as Beşiktaş, Üsküdar or Kadıköy. From Beşiktaş: Buses numbered 22, 22RE, 25E pass through the Küçüksu stop. From Üsküdar: You can reach Küçüksu by buses numbered 15, 15KÇ, 15M. From Kadıköy: It is possible to go to Küçüksu via Üsküdar by buses numbered 15F or 14M.

Steamship

You can take a ferry from Beşiktaş or Kabataş to Üsküdar and continue to Küçüksu by bus from Üsküdar. You can also use the Bosphorus line ferry on the flights up to Anadolu Fortress, from here you can reach Küçüksu Pavilion with a short walk.

Marmaray

You can get off at Üsküdar Station by using Marmaray and take the bus from here to Küçüksu.

Private Car

If you are coming from the European Side, you can use the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and use the Kavacık exit after crossing to the Anatolian Side. Then you can reach Küçüksu Pavilion by following the coastal road. By using the TEM Highway, you can reach the roads from Kavacık to Küçüksu. If you are on the Anatolian side, if you are coming from Üsküdar or Kadıköy, you can reach Küçüksu by following the coastal road. You can reach Küçüksu Pavilion by proceeding along the coast in the direction of Beykoz.

Walk

If you are located in a nearby area, you can reach Küçüksu Pavilion by walking, especially along the coast. It can be a pleasant experience to reach the pavilion on foot from nearby areas such as Anadolu Fortress or Beykoz.

Taxi

You can reach Küçüksu Pavilion from anywhere in Istanbul by taxi. Taxi can be preferred, especially when it is difficult to reach by public transport or when you want to go quickly.

Yacht Charter

Yacht charter on the Bosphorus to go to Küçüksu Pavilion will offer you a pleasant journey accompanied by the magnificent view of the Bosphorus. If you are going to attend an event in Küçüksu Pavilion and want to make a cool entrance to the place, you have the opportunity to rent a yacht on an hourly or daily basis whenever you want on the yatkiralama.net/en page of the Bogaz Cocugu company. Do not forget to pose and take photos from different angles when you pass in front of Küçüksu Pavilion while taking a touristic Bosphorus tour on rental yachts without any special reason or while celebrating your special days such as birthdays and anniversaries, because this magnificent architectural structure deserves it very much.

Address: Göksu Dist. Küçüksu St. No:12, 34815 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye