Ottoman Bird Palaces
The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

📜 Ornate miniature mansions built for Istanbul's feathered residents, carved into mosques and schools.
🔍 Birds have called these complex, multi-level structures home for centuries.

Why Go

🕊️ Discover unique architectural marvels
🕌 Explore historical sites in Istanbul
🙏 Learn about Ottoman era kindness to animals
✨ Admire intricate details and ornaments

Tips

📍 Look up while roaming Istanbul's streets.
🗺️ Many locations in Istanbul, including Sayyed Hassan Pasha Madrasa, Laleli Mosque, Millet Kutuphanesi, Yeni Valide Mosque, Ayazma Mosque, and Taksim Mescidi.
🌉 The oldest one is on the side of Büyükçekmece Bridge.

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