Kucuksu Pavilion

Kucuksu Pavilion

Kucuksu Pavilion
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SteveB
Paignton, UK1,198 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
We visited this Pavilion as part of a guided tour and cruise so we got all the history

It is really a 6 room hunting lodge for the Sultan and his guests during the day and never lived in. It was used for showering bathing and to entertain in. However it is again as you would expect very opulent

They don't allow photos inside but the gardens and outside of the building can be photographed. While we were visiting there was a number of wedding shoots going on as apparently it's a popular and very expensive wedding venue! It's a nice place to visit and great for a photo or two with some pretty views across the Bosporus
Written September 28, 2023
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Yusif M
Baku, Azerbaijan649 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
A wonderful example of architecture in the Asian part of the city. Both the palace itself and the area around it are very neat and clean. You can take gorgeous photos outside, but unfortunately, this is prohibited inside. Next to the palace there is a pier from which you can sail to the European part. You can slowly walk to the walls of Anadolu Hisari. And if you have the time and desire, I would recommend taking a leisurely stroll through the streets of this part of the city. There is no fuss here, people and houses look respectable, because it is no secret that many wealthy Istanbul residents prefer to live here at a leisurely pace.
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Written March 26, 2024
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TubaKoseogluOkcu
Istanbul, Türkiye6,945 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
This small Ottoman Imperial Pavilion was in my "must see" list for a while and today, taking advantage of snowy weather (and thus, consequently expecting fewer visitors) we finally visited it. I had not dared going there earlier thinking it would be crowded and we try to avoid crowds since the beginning of the pandemic.

We were right, there were very few people around thanks to the snow. There were plenty of vacant parking lots around so we easily parked our car few steps away from the entrance. Museum Pass is valid here and in case you want, audio guides are available in main languages.

When compared with Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, this pavilion, though bearing major architectural similarities, is just miniscule. Yes the location and thus the views are breathtaking, yes the façade and its marble carving ornaments are amazing but there isn't anything more. But its imperial style "coziness" is really enchanting. Unfortunately it's not allowed to take pictures inside.

The gardens are small, yet well kept. Here as well there is a bamboo plantation, just like the one at Beylerbeyi Palace, but much smaller in size. There is also a fountain inside the gardens

There is an adjacent café bearing the name of the pavilion but it has nothing in common with this beautiful gem.

In case you have limited time in Istanbul, this pavilion is definitely not a must see, there are much better and more impressive places to see in Istanbul. But in case you are around this part of Istanbul and/or if you have been to all major attractions in the city and look for a new place to discover, then I would recommend to allocate an hour of yours to this little gem.
Written March 19, 2022
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sencikramazan
Istanbul, Türkiye188 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
The view is as beautiful as the other pavilions, but it takes a little time to visit, the pavilion is a bit small, as is the garden, but it is as enjoyable to visit as the other pavilions.
Transportation may be a bit complicated for those coming from the other side, if you come with your own car, there is a guest parking area (I think the parking area is paid for guests).
Entrance to the mansion is free if you have a museum card.
While you are here, I recommend you to visit Beykoz Mecidiye Pavilion, there is only one bus transportation.
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Written October 26, 2023
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YeicGeztoz✔
Türkiye32,968 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
It was built on the seashore between Göksu and Küçüksu streams in the south of Anadolu Hisari. In order for Sultan Mahmud I, who occasionally went to the recreation area where this Kasir is located, to stay here for a long time, Divitdar Emin Mehmed Pasha had a two-storey wooden palace built on the seashore. The building was built by Sultan III. Selim and Sultan II. It was also repaired and used during the reign of Mahmud.
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Written January 29, 2024
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Alfredo C
Brescia, Italy1,065 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
Beautiful Pavilion on the Bosphorus. You pay a cheap ticket for admission. Two-storey, royal palace style rooms, wonderful decorations, park around, pier on the Bosphorus. The view is wonderful. There is great peace. We were shot scenes from The World Is Not Enough, James Bond. Next door a nice cafe-restaurant. Not to be missed.
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Written June 25, 2024
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Özgür Gezer
Istanbul, Türkiye53 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
This ornate hunting lodge built for the sultans between two streams meeting the Bosphorus is a museum today.
Written August 27, 2019
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Violeta P
Varna, Bulgaria93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Friends
The name in turkish means "small water" (Kucuk Su).
This is a small neo-baroque Palace or pavilion that was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid I to serve as his summer residence. It is located on the Asian shore.
The palace is quite smaller, but is nice and opulent just like Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces. There is no crowds as in the other big palaces in Istanbul, so you can walk leisurely in it.
If there is currently no tour group some of staff will allow you to necessarily accompanied, but probably does not know any language other than Turkish. This is not a big problem, because you can take a leaflet with a brief description of the palace at the entrance.
The palace houses a very nice collection of antique furniture, artwork, carpets and other artifacts, and a few spectacular marble fireplaces from Italy. The facade of the palace is very, very much flamboyance I think, but nevertheless it's lovely.
It is not allowed to shoot inside, but... Well, I confess, I "stole" some pictures ;)
There is a cafe on the Palace grounds just on the shore, so after your visit if you wish you can take a cup of tea or coffee and some sweets or ice-cream and enjoy to these beautiful views of the Rumeli Fortress to opposite and in generally of these part of Bosphorus, indeed.
Practical Information:
How to get there: Take boat from Eminunu to Uskudar than take the bus to Beykoz. Get off to Kucuksu Kasri Stop and the palace is seen just to the Bosphorus.
Address: Kucuksu Cad., Anadolu Hisari
Phone: 90-216-3323303
Opening Hours: Open between 9.30am - 4.30pm daily except Monday and Thursday.
Tickets: 5TL
Written October 31, 2013
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TKNgaio
Palmerston North, New Zealand532 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We visited the C19th Hunting Lodge at Kucuksu Palace as part of a 2 1/2 hr cruise with Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise. The hunting lodge was the stop off place at the mid point of the tour. We were only there 20 minutes and it was just enough time to see the lovely gardens and the superb exterior and interior of the lodge, though I could have taken longer. It is an amazing piece of architecture of different styles as it was rennovated over time by successive Sultans. The front staircase and facade is beautiful. It looks like a small palace not a hunting lodge. Inside the ornate interior is breathtaking, and similar in its grandness to Russian or French palaces. It is situated on the sea and a little stream, which is idyllic. The entrance fee is not expensive. If you can travel there by water rather than on a bus it is a superb journey as you get to see other magnificent palaces and buildings from the sea view - which is their front. An enchanting place - we loved it!!!
Written October 13, 2019
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Nesligül D
Istanbul, Türkiye6,614 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
Kucuksu Pavilion ( Küçüksu Kasrı) is a small but beautiful imperial palace that was built by the Bosphorus for the guests of the sultan and also for him to have a rest during a trip to the Bosphorus. It wasn’t meant to be a stay overnight and didn’t have any bedrooms originally. The present building was built during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid but there were wooden hunting mansions here before.

The pavilion was decorated by a French decorator, therefore the furniture was all brought from France and most of the furniture and curtains etc are original.

The pavilion is located in a lovely garden and can be visited every day between 9 to 4 pm except Mondays and Thursdays. There are guided tours in Turkish and English ( maybe also Arabic). Entrance fee is 10 TL.
Written April 9, 2018
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