Küçüksu Pavilion — Attraction in Beykoz

You may see a brief information about Küçüksu Pavilion among the photos; therefore I'd like to give information about the area. However, before that you should notice a 'before/after explanation: before Abdülmecid, it was much more humble place - as you may notice from some paintings at the second floor. And about the area: Göksu was known as holy wells meaning 'of Potamonio' and 'Aretea' that means beauty in the Eastern Roman Empire period. During the Ottoman Empire, drawing attention of the Sultans, Goksu was used as a recreational area where they went boating, people of Istanbul had fun on weekends. Mid-game representations, beginning to spread in the end of the 19th century, were often exhibited at Baruthane Meadow, the most popular entertainment venue of Göksu. It lived its most glorious era after Kagithane promenade had been devastated in the Patrona Halil Revolt in 1730. In 18th and 19th century, the development activities in Göksu gained momentum. In the reign of Mahmud I, Küçüksu Palace was built. Küçüksu Mosque was made to be built by Mahmud II anew. Göksu and Küçüksu in its south were called by Westerners as "Sweet Waters of Asia". The meadow between the streams Göksu and Küçüksu; has been a place of choice for Istanbul for many years for features of pier, fountain square and promenade. During the reign of Abdulmecid, a police station was established to resolve turmoil formed by the gradually increasing settlement and to ensure peace. It is an area that Anadoluhisarı İdman Yurdu sportsmen made football match with the crew of German warships Goben and Breslaver in Küçüksu Picnic Area in 1914. During this period, sports such as athletics, wrestling, rowing, and fencing were also done. Küçüksu Meadow served as an important recreation spot during the Ottoman period, this function has continued after the proclamation of...

KÜÇÜKSU PAVILION Küçüksu Palace was ordered to be built by Abdülmejid to architect Nigoğos Balyan as masonry in 1856. It was repaired frequently in the reigns of Sultan Mustafa III , Sultan Selim III , and Sultan Mahmoud II . The interior decoration of the pavilion was made by Vienna Opera decorator Sechin . Küçüksu Palace is a two - storey , marble - clad structure on a high water - base . It reflects a mix of 19th century baroque and rococo style . In the basement of the pavilion , pantry , kitchen and maid rooms are located , the other two storeys consist of four corner rooms opened the middle space . Here flowers , leaves , garlands and rosettes are finished on the walls in high relief . Quite heavy rococo style is merged with baroque architecture of the structure . Sea front of the pavilion is in three sections , the middle section is flat , and both sides also are convex . Two - way entrance stairs , pool , fountain , and the entrance door of the pavilion draw attention . Windows towards the sea fell down to the floor on each floor and their precursors was followed by marble railings . On the side and rear sections of the pavilion , balconies are located on the top floor . At the end of the upper floor , a short wall of marble hides the roof and circulates all around the structure . Relief and stencilled decorated ceilings , Italian marble fireplaces , Parquet floors with a fine workmanship , and art nouveau styled furnitures of the pavilion are noteworthy . After the proclamation of the Republic , it was used as inns for a period . The pavilion had been used in some special occasions until the 1970s , and was opened to visitors in 1983 and then in 1994 , after the new arrangements , it was opened as a monument museum attached to the Department of...

What a beautiful venue! I will definitely come again and again. However, I was truly disappointed today, 24th June 2025, during the Maghrib prayer. Despite the mosque being right next to the palace, loud music from the back of the palace continued during the time of prayer. The volume was so high that every word of the music could be heard clearly inside the mosque.

It is deeply upsetting to witness such disregard especially from fellow Muslims. It’s not just about praying; it’s about having the basic decency to show respect for the house of Allah, especially during salah.

I urge the event organisers to take this matter seriously. Please remind your guests and staff to pause the music during the adhan and salah times. It’s a small gesture of respect, but it means a lot to the worshippers. Stopping music for 30 minutes won’t make a significant difference to your wedding party.

To the bride and groom: your wedding day is a joyful and significant milestone, and it should begin with blessings. Please consider showing respect to your faith, especially when the adhan is called. Start your life together with barakah, not by disturbing prayer.

As someone who came from England, a non-Muslim country, I have often seen non-Muslims show more respect during Islamic practices than what I witnessed today in a Muslim country. It’s heartbreaking and honestly, shameful and disgraceful.

Please learn to respect your religion, your mosque, and your community. Let today be a lesson and a reminder that faith and festivities can coexist, if done with...