Historic Sites in Beşiktaş

Dolmabahçe Palace is a 19th-century imperial palace located in Istanbul, Turkey, along the European shore of the Bosporus, which served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1853 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.

Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel in the Kempinski Hotels chain. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus, between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy in Istanbul, Turkey. 68 per night, is ranked number 14 on World's 15 most expensive hotel suites compiled by CNN Go in 2012.

Ihlamur Palace, is a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I.

Yıldız Clock Tower, is a clock tower situated next to the courtyard of the Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque, in Yıldız neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey at the European side of Bosphorus.

The tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa is the final resting place of Ottoman admiral of the fleet Hayreddin Barbarossa whose naval victories secured Ottoman dominance over the Mediterranean during the mid 16th century. The mausoleum was designed and built by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 1541 and still retains its original features. It is located near the ferry port of the district of Beşiktaş on the European side of Istanbul where his fleet used to assemble.

Barbaros Monument is a monument made of bronze casting, located in Barbaros Park in Beşiktaş, erected in 1944, in memory of the famous Ottoman admiral Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha. It is one of the largest among the Republic era square monuments. Maritime Day and Naval Forces Day celebrations take place every year in front of the monument, which has become the symbol of Beşiktaş.

Yahya Efendi Tomb is a 1571 Mimar Sinan masonry tomb located in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district, opposite Çırağan Palace, adjacent to Yahya Efendi Lodge. The tomb, belonging to Yahya Efendi, the famous mystic, scholar, and poet of the reign of Suleiman I, is inside the complex consisting of a lodge-tevhidhane-madrasah, the initial construction of which was done by Mimar Sinan.

The Malta Kiosk, also known as the Malta Pavilion, is a historic imperial Ottoman residence located within the garden of the Yıldız Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The two-storey pavilion was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz as a hunting lodge, designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan in the neo-baroque style and completed in 1870. The pavilion, perched atop a steep hill, is one of the two lodges of its art within the Yıldız Park, the other one being the Çadır Pavilion.

Yahya Efendi Complex is a complex in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It includes a mosque, dervish lodge, library, fountain, and tomb. Yahya Efendi had the first dervish lodge, which was a complex consisting of a small mosque-tevhidhane, madrasah, Turkish bath, fountain, and houses, built on the land he purchased.

The Dolmabahçe Palace Treasury Department (Hazine-i Hassa Dairesi) is a historic site located in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. This department, part of the Dolmabahçe Palace, was used during the Ottoman Empire to store valuable items belonging to the imperial family, including jewels, gold, silver, and historical artifacts. It is 167 meters on foot from Dolmabahçe Palace, which now functions as a museum, and 399 meters from the Kabataş ferry stop.

Çırağan Palace Passageway is a historic 19th-century passageway located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. This marble overpass connects Çırağan Palace with Yıldız Palace and features columns and intricate carvings reflecting the grandeur of Ottoman architecture. The passageway is 671 meters from Beşiktaş Motor İskelesi ferry stop and within walking distance of Çırağan Palace (120 m), Yıldız Palace (766 m), and Yıldız Park (491 m).

Güzelce Ali Paşa Tomb is a historic structure located within the Yahya Efendi Dervish Lodge Complex in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. Built between 1620 and 1621, the tomb was constructed for Güzelce Ali Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier during the reign of Sultan Osman II. This simple, square-planned, and domed structure features stone-brick walls and a facade overlooking the sea. Inside, there are six marble sarcophagi belonging to Güzelce Ali Pasha and his family. The tomb is within walking distance of Çırağan Palace (371 m), Yıldız Palace (774 m), and Yıldız Park (354 m). The nearest public transport is Ortaköy ferry stop (653 m).

Matnah-ı Şerif is a historic site located in Beşiktaş, İstanbul. It is within walking distance of Çırağan Palace (450 m), Yıldız Palace (735 m), and Yıldız Park (295 m). The nearest public transport is Ortaköy ferry stop (615 m).

Hacı Mahmut Efendi Library, located in Beşiktaş, is a historic building constructed in 1901. Its inscription states that it is dedicated to the benevolent El-Hac Mahmud Efendi, who was from the lineage of the Prophet. The library is within walking distance of Çırağan Palace (332 m), Yıldız Park (344 m), and Yıldız Palace (746 m). The nearest public transport stop is Ortaköy ferry stop (705 m).

Dolmabahçe Gasworks, a structure used for lighting and heating Dolmabahçe Palace and some districts of Istanbul.

Dolmabahçe Palace Treasury Gate is a historic site located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. This gate is one of the important entrances to Dolmabahçe Palace, situated between the palace's administrative buildings, the Treasury of Private Property (Hazine-i Hassa) and the Furnishing Department. The palace itself was constructed between 1843 and 1856 under the patronage of Sultan Abdülmecid. Visitors can reach Dolmabahçe Palace within 177 meters and the Kabataş ferry stop within 388 meters.

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