TaraBya BuyuKder

 t consists of a waterside palace parallel to the coast- line in a large garden and adjacent kiosks. İstavroz Garden around the palace which used to cover a larger area was a resort where Sultans gave importance. Architect Krikor Balyan built a timber waterside palace on behalf of Mahmut II in between 1829-32 which was called "Yellow Palace" because of its yellow color. Abdülaziz (1861-76).

succeeded the crown demol-ished this palace and made Architect brothers Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan built Beylerbeyi Palace in between 1861-65.

 Palace was used mostly on summer months and for hosting for-eign presidents. Abdülhamit dethroned and exiled to Salonika in 1909, settled in Beylerbeyi Palace in 1912 and stayed there till his death in 1918. The nacreous furni-ture placed in the palace which he made by himself are interesting examples showing his carpentry ability.Nevertheless handmade.

floor, that can be ascended by the baroque stairs, which Abdülhamit II made when he was a Shehzade (prince) attracts attention. The rug on this floor is an Iranian rug adorned with various animal figures. Küçüksu Qasr reflects last period Ottoman taste with its valuable art works adorning the saloon and rooms, rugs, furniture brought from Europe and fire places.

The Qasr which was used for governmental receptions in Republic period was opened for visiting as a muse- um in 1983.

It can be visited between 09:30-17:00 (16:00 in winter season) except for Mondays and Thursdays.

Anatolia, was built by Nikogos Balyan on behalf of Abdülmecit in between 1856- 57, in place of the timber kiosk built in the reign of Mahmut I (1730-54). It was built double floored over the basement, and has an active view with its baroque-rococo style facades.

The façade parallel to the Bosphorus has convex protru- sions on both sides and has a grandiose stairway in the middle. The basement was separated for cellar, kitchen and servants, upper floors were arranged as saloons and four corner rooms. There are no bedrooms because the structure was used only for one day for relaxation and hunting purposes. The table in the saloon of the second.

starts after leaving Tarabya behind. This place was a fish- erman village formed by houses lined around the val- ley pouring out through the bay. After the conquest it couldn't move forward on account of settlement, but it was one of the most favorite resorts of Istanbul owing to its wonderful meadow where the valley pours through and being close to the Belgrad Forests which has rich water sources. Büyükdere, which covers the northern parts of the bay and has a predomi- nant population of Greek and Armenian minorities, was an attractive settlement area.

Main building which is paral- lel to the coastline was built in the end of 19th century, her additional building were built in 20th century. The architect of the main building is unknown but the architect of the additional buildings was Italian Raimondo d'Aranco. master of Art Nouveau.

The complex which changed hands many times is now used as Presidential Palace. There are buildings of German Consulate follow- ing the Huber Kiosk.

Luxurious fisher restau rants, night clubs and taverns are in service at the coastline of Tarabya Bay which is used as a marina. In pursuit of the bay summer kiosks owned by French, English and Italian.