Hotel Storico
Questionario
Anno di costruzione: 1910
Qual è la storia dell'immobile?
It is a family mansion built in the Old City of Istanbul, just meters away from the
Hippodrome of Constantinople and neighbouring the Ibrahim Pasha Palace from the 16th century. The building had been used as a family house until 1991 Which is the year when it has been renovated and started to be used as a hotel.
Qual è l'epoca e/o lo stile architettonico in cui è stato costruito l'immobile?
Early 20th century building, late period of Ottoman architectural style.
L'immobile è circondato da altri edifici storici?
The property, located in a quiet street, is right across from the Blue Mosque and at a few minutes walk from important historical sights such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
Sono stati eseguiti lavori di restauro?
The restoration has taken place in 1991. The original facade was kept unharmed.
Ci sono ospiti importanti o proprietari precedenti che meritano di essere menzionati?
Throughout its past the hotel has often been chosen by people from the world of art and culture. Some of the long staying guests were Francis Ford Coppola (film director), Ralph Fiennes (actor), Jean Baudrillard (sociologist), Robert D. Kaplan (writer), Reza Deghati (photojournalist).
L'immobile ha ricevuto certificazioni per il suo status storico?
A grade 2 listed building. It has a local certificate as 2nd degree historical building.
Descriverebbe la sua proprietà come (o lo è mai stata in passato) un: C'è qualcosa che vorrebbe sottolineare, aggiungere o chiarire?
Our hotel was named after the gorgeous building across the street which used to be the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. He was the Grand vizier of Sultan Suleyman who was also honored as “the Magnificent”. This palace is now in use as The Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts.
