Hünkar Kasrı, or the Imperial Pavilion, is a small Ottoman-era mansion beside Yeni Valide Camii in Istanbul’s Fatih district. Its tiled rooms and hand-painted decoration are the main draw, with temporary exhibitions sometimes set up in the passage. The pavilion was used by the sultan as a place to rest before prayers at the mosque. It is a short stop, best paired with nearby sights; access is through the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce entrance.
A pavilion beside Yeni Valide Camii
Hünkar Kasrı stands beside Yeni Valide Camii, also known as the New Mosque. The pavilion was used by the sultan as a place to rest before going to the mosque for prayers. Its rooms are reached along a passage, which can also hold temporary exhibitions.
Rooms and decoration
The pavilion is compact, with several rooms at the end of the passage. Inside, tiles cover the rooms and hand-painted ornament decorates the interiors. The building has been restored, and cultural events or small art displays are sometimes held here.
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Where is Hünkar Kasrı?
It is beside Yeni Valide Camii in Istanbul’s Fatih district. The entrance is through the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.
Is entry free?
The entrance is reported as free.
How long does a visit take?
The pavilion is small, but no visit duration is provided. It can be combined with nearby sights.
