The Sakıp Sabancı Museum at the
Bosphorus which is also known as “
Atlı Köşk” has been used as the residence of some important sultans who reigned during the
Ottoman Empire between the years 1848 and 1884. The building which collapsed in the year 1925 was rebuilt later and purchased for
Princess İffet Hanım who was the sister of
Prince Mehmet Ali Hasan in the year 1944. The mansion which was purchased by
Hacı Ömer Sabancı from the heirs of the prince has been used as the residence of the
Sabancı Family until 1969. The historical building which today is used as a museum depending to the
Sabancı University is located in
Emirgan district.In the first floor of the
Atlı Köşk Ottoman Calligraphy works of the
Sabancı Collection are displayed. The collection which comprises approximately 400 calligraphic works comprises tablets,
certificates,
edicts,
poem books and calligraphy devices besides korans and prayer books.
Sabancı Museum painting collection includes works of
Ottoman and Turkish artists from the beginning of the 19th century uptodate such as
Osman Hamdi,
Nazmi Ziya,
İbrahim Çallı,
Fikret Mualla and european artists who lived, worked or were engaged by the Empire within the boundaries of the
Ottoman Empire.
Chinese and
Japanese porcelain ,
sculptures and
antiques are displayed in the museum as well.
Sabancı Museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 between Tuesdays and Fridays and from 11:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
