Yildiz Pavilions
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Yıldız Park - Malta Köşkü(Malta Pavilion)
Malta Pavilion is located in Yıldız Park to the north side of the wall separating
the Yıldız Palace. During the Ottoman era the certain parts of palaces are called
the names of conquered places, so its name is told to be given after the conquest
of Malta Island.
The pavilion having a large panorama covering Bosphorus, Eminönüand Üsküdar, makes it an irresistible taste and enjoyment to have your meal or a cup of tea here. The masterpiece of cravings and engravings in the halls are only fully appreciated and understood by seeing them in place. The pavilion is at your service as a la carte during weekdays and with breakfast in the morning and open buffet of 55 kinds of food and afternoons during the weekends.
Malta pavilion is the most interesting example of the civil architecture in 19th century and was built by the famous architect Sarkis Balyan and his brothers. The pavilion has 4 entrances. When entered from the door looking over the Bosphorus, the big hall will meet you. There are balconies on the second floor facing the sea. In the middle of the hall a marble carved pool and a fountain adorned with swan motifs of which water sprays from their heads meet you.
Both sides of the marble stairs are ground marble columns from ceiling to the floor. On the upper floor are two small rooms and restroom around the big hall. You may look over the sea without any obstacles thanks to large and round windows. Big doors and high ceilings are of particularity. They emphasized the building as hunting and resting pavilion by ornaments of hunting animals, flowers, and vegetable and fruit figures. Following the exile of Sultan Abdülhamid, Yıldız Park and Malta Pavilion remained unused until 1941 when the park has been transferred to Istanbul Municipality. Upon the transfer, the park was opened to the public visits. Malta Pavilion has always attracted outstanding international interest and admiration. As of.1997, this pavilion is operated by Municipality of Metropol Istanbul and is open to public as cafeteria and restaurant. Events such as engagements, marriage ceremonies and business organizations are also available. Please note no alcoholic beverages are served in rests and cafes run by the Municipality.
Yıldız Parkı, Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 258 70 55 - 258 94 93
Fax: (212) 258 94 53
Yıldız Park - Çadır Köşkü(Çadır Pavilion)
This pavilion is on the left side of the Yıldız Park when entered from Besiktas
entrance. The architect Sarkis Balvan and his brothers have built it
for Sultan Abdülaziz. In front of the pavilion lies one of the biggest pools
in the grove.
Dark red in color, this pavilion has been built as a single story on the ground floor. The front of the pavilion facing the sea has three sections. In the middle of the façade, there is a balcony on four support legs. Balcony door is ornamented and round arch type and there are two windows on both sides of the door. The façade of the pavilion facing the pool has a two-part stairs. There is a door opening into the ground floor between the tow parts of the stairs. They emphasized the building as hunting and resting pavilion by ornaments of hunting animals, flowers, and vegetable and fruit figures.
On the upper floor of the pavilion there are three rooms, a big hall, toilet and a small hall. The ceiling of the big hall is ornamented with clustering flowers. On the corners and between the corners geese, horse, camel, giraffe, cow, sheep, partridge and flower basket motifs were placed. There are two chimneys, high and large windows and doors are the characteristics of the period. These places were used for the daily trips and resting place of the members of the palace.
The pavilion has been kept closed for long years after the exile of Abdülhamid. In 1940, it has been transferred to the Istanbul Municipality by the Ministry of Finance. In 1960, a Reform Museum has been established here and finally in 1982, its right to use and operate has been granted to Turing along with the other pavilions.
As of 1997, this pavilion is operated by Municipality of Metropolitan Istanbul and is open to public as cafeteria and restaurant. Events such as engagements, marriage ceremonies and business organizations are also available. You can find all kinds of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and sweets are attracting interest for its large garden and pool. Please note no alcoholic beverages are served in restaurants and cafés run by the Municipality. The pavilion is at your service as a la carte restaurant during weekdays and with breakfast in the mornings and open buffet in the afternoons during the weekends.
Yıldız Parkı Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 258 90 20
Fax: (212) 258 94 53