Tag: Links Within the Palace

Exploring Camlı Köşk

Connecting Spaces in Ottoman Splendor

Camli Kosk, linked to the Hususi Daire (Private Apartment) of the Sultan through a long, two-storey corridor passing through the garden wall that separates Mabeyn and Muayede Salonu, stands as a symbol of the Western architectural influence in the Ottoman era.

Camlı Köşk: A Glass Pavilion

The name “Camli Kosk” (Pavilion with glass) comes from the “glass greenhouse,” an iron construction linked to the Kosk. One façade faces Küçük Garden, while the other faces the road. The pavilion features a splendid pool with a crystal fountain at its center, complemented by a fireplace standing back to back with the one in the kosk. The use of glass and iron cast, products of newly developing Western technology, contributes to the unique charm of the building Read More about Unveiling Dulkadirli’s Hidden Treasure.