Şerifler Mansion

The building, one of the rare waterfront mansions that have survived from the 18th century to the present day in the Bosphorus, is known as one of the oldest and most impressively decorated mansions on the Rumeli side. The mansion, which can be admired by both locals and foreigners during the Bosphorus tour with its elegant facade details visible from the outside and its historical texture, holds a special place among the coastal mansions of the Ottoman period.

History

It is known that the Sharifler Mansion, which reflects the Ottoman Baroque style, was built in the late 18th century (approximately in 1782). After the era of its first owner, an Ottoman statesman, the mansion underwent extensive renovations and was largely renewed or rebuilt in the mid-19th century. Purchased in the late 19th century by the Emir of Mecca (Sharif) Abdullah Pasha, the mansion began to be referred to as 'Sharifler Mansion' from that date on. After Abdullah Pasha's death, the structure remained privately owned for a while until it was bought by the Ministry of Culture in 1971 and was attached to the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art. Following meticulous restoration works carried out in the 1970s, the mansion served as a museum until the 1980s, but the artifacts from the mansion were transferred to other museums in 2001 for security reasons.

Throughout history, the yali complex, which consists of two parts: the selamlık (the section where male guests are received) and the harem (the section reserved for family life), has only preserved the selamlık section to this day. In the early 1900s, a three-story large harem building connected to the selamlık building by a suspension bridge was demolished during the expansion of the coastal road in the 1940s. The remaining selamlık suite today reflects the elegance of its time with its high-ceilinged rooms, the marble fireplace in the main room, and the fountain pool in the central hall. Sherifler Yalı has been allocated to the Historical Cities Union (TKB) since 2007, and it is being preserved under the aegis of this institution. The structure, which has largely preserved its original texture after restoration, has become an important cultural heritage element in the Bosphorus landscape while maintaining its grandeur, even though it is not open to outside visitors.

Explore By Yacht

You can best experience the unique views of the Bosphorus and its historical mansions from the sea. Renting a yacht is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the jewel of Istanbul, the Bosphorus, with a personal itinerary away from the crowds. While passing by the Emirgan coast on a private boat with a captain, you have the opportunity to see beauties like the Şerifler Mansion up close; moreover, you can enjoy the Bosphorus while cruising on a route that is exclusively yours.

Approaching the Şerifler Yalısı by sea by renting a yacht is an ideal way to observe the details of this historical structure. You can discover many details that go unnoticed when passing by the road thanks to a slow coastal tour you can make with a rental yacht. Viewing the waterside facade and architectural nuances of the mansion from the sea gives visitors a feeling as if they are traveling back in time. Moreover, while on your yacht, you can stop at any point to take photos and immortalize these memories.

Rent a yacht to fully enjoy the historical and natural beauties of the Istanbul Bosphorus. With your own private boat tour, you can leisurely explore all the magnificent mansions and palaces of the Bosphorus, especially the Şerifler Mansion, according to your own schedule. Accompanied by an experienced captain and crew, an unforgettable day awaits you as you sip your drink with the cool breeze of the Bosphorus and admire the impressive views. The yacht tour not only allows you to experience the grandeur of Istanbul in the most comfortable way but also offers you the opportunity to witness the city's history from a different perspective.