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 were enriched by 23 karat golden leaf with an area of 40 squared meters . The fountain was then opened again in a magnificent opening ceremony .
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