Zeki Pasha Mansion

History of Zeki Pasha Mansion

Zeki Pasha Mansion was built in 1899 for Müşir Zeki Pasha, one of the important statesmen of the period. The architect of the building is Alexandre Vallaury, the famous Italian-born architect of the Ottoman period. Vallaury is known as the architect of many important buildings in Istanbul. Zeki Pasha, who gave his name to the mansion, was one of the important military leaders of the Ottoman Empire. Zeki Pasha took part in many wars and rose to an important position in the Ottoman army. The mansion was built to reflect its prestige and wealth. Zeki Pasha Mansion hosted many social and cultural events during the Ottoman period. The mansion played an important role as one of the meeting points of the notables of the period. Zeki Pasha Mansion is now privately owned and is often on the agenda with advertisements for sale or rent. The mansion has a very prestigious place in the luxury real estate market due to its high value.

Zeki Pasha Mansion Architecture

Zeki Pasha Mansion is one of the buildings built in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire at a time when Western influence was increasing, and therefore it has the features of both Ottoman architecture and Western architecture. This mansion, which is very rich in architectural details and style, is one of the most prestigious structures on the Bosphorus. Zeki Pasha Mansion is an elegant example of traditional Ottoman architecture. Wooden building elements and Ottoman decorations are among the characteristic features of the building. The exterior of the mansion is adorned with large windows, large balconies and detailed decorations, and has an impressive view overlooking the Bosphorus. The interior of the mansion contains the luxurious and elegant decoration elements of the Ottoman period, and the woodwork is adorned with details reflecting the artistic understanding of the period.

How to get to Zeki Pasha Mansion

You can use a few different ways to get to Zeki Pasha Mansion:

Metro

The nearest metro line to reach Zeki Pasha Mansion is the M2 (Yenikapı-Hacıosman) line. By using this line, you can get off at the "İTÜ - Ayazağa" stop. After leaving the metro station, you can take the IETT buses numbered 29Ş or 40T and get off at the "Rumelihisarı" stop. From this stop, you can reach the mansion with a short walk.

Bus

You can also reach Rumelihisarı by buses going in the direction of Sarıyer from central points such as Beşiktaş, Kabataş and Taksim. Bus lines such as 22, 22RE, 40, 40T pass through this area. After getting off at the Rumelihisarı stop, you can reach Zeki Pasha Mansion with a short walk.

Steamship

You can reach Bebek or Arnavutköy by Bosphorus lines ferries departing from Beşiktaş or Üsküdar, and you can reach Zeki Paşa Mansion with a short taxi ride from here.

Private Car

If you are on the European side, you can take the coastal road by following the Rumelihisarı signs on the TEM highway or E-5 highway. When you reach Rumelihisarı by following the coastal road, you can easily find Zeki Pasha Mansion. The mansion is located on the coastal road overlooking the Bosphorus. If you are on the Anatolian Side, you can use the Bosphorus Bridge or Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge to cross to the European Side and follow the coastal road. When you reach the Rumelihisarı district, you can easily find the mansion.

Yacht Charter

To reach Zeki Pasha Mansion by sea, a yacht charter on the Bosphorus is the best way to have an unforgettable journey with a stunning view of the Bosphorus. With the yacht charter service, you can have a pleasant journey along the Bosphorus and reach Zeki Pasha Mansion from the sea. If you are undecided about which yacht charter company you should get support from in the Bosphorus, you can choose Bogaz Cocugu with peace of mind. With its professional team consisting of experts in their fields, Bogaz Cocugu provides yacht charter services on an hourly and daily basis over yatkiralama.net/en without distinction between summer and winter.

Address: Rumeli Hisarı Dist. Balta Limanı Hisar St. No:16, 34470 Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye