Native name: Tophane Cesmesi
Tophane Fountain is located between Necati Bey and Tophane Streets, in Tophane Neighborhood of Beyoglu District, on the European side of Istanbul. It was built by Sultan Mahmut I in 1732. The architect who designed it was Mehmet Ağa. This fountain is considered the third biggest fountain of Istanbul and the one with the highest walls. It also attracts attention with its large fringe and rich embossments. The decoration of the fountain reflects the transition from classical type to baroque style. The fountain’s wide eaves reflects baroque marks and aesthetic harmony of the sharp arched niches used in the classical period of Ottoman architecture. This structure was restored in 2006 and during this restoration works, the rich decorations of the fountain we...
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