Description
The Tiled Pavilion, also known as the Fatih Museum, is a historical structure located within the Topkapı Palace complex in Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in 1472 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmet), the palace served as a summer villa. It is considered an early example of Ottoman architecture influenced by Seljuk art.
The palace features a splendid collection of ceramics and tiles from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, including notable examples of Iznik tiles. The palace houses storage rooms containing approximately 2000 archaeological artifacts.
Used for various purposes throughout its history, the palace functioned as the Imperial Museum (Huma-i Humayun Museum) from 1875 to 1891, and it was reopened in 1953 as the Fatih Museum. Displaying a rich array of Islamic and artistic treasures, the Tiled Pavilion remains a significant historical and cultural site in Istanbul, attracting visitors consistently.
