Mustafa III (1757-1774) demolished the estate and sold off its lands. These lands were subsequently acquired by Mahmud I (1808-1839) to erect a summer palace at the Istavroz Gardens. The Yellow Palace, designed by royal architect Krikor Amira ... The floors, where not paved with parquet, are covered with straw mats from Egypt over which Hereke carpets are laid. The palace was illuminated by gasworks while no provisions were made for heating during the colder months. ...
in the good carpet shops, travelers may see one of a kind silk carpets from places such as hereke, each signed by the artist. fish sandwiches. along the bosphorus, under the galata bridge, are tiny little restaurants specializing in the ...
