III. Ahmet Çeşmesi
Istanbul, Türkiye
Built in 1728, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman Rococo, serving as a palace-fountain, not a place of worship or a museum.
The III. Ahmet Çeşmesi is a monumental palace-fountain, built in 1728 at the command of Sultan Ahmed III. It is located in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapı Palace, at the entrance to Sultanahmet Square. The fountain is a masterpiece of Ottoman Rococo art, adorned with rich floral reliefs and calligraphic inscriptions. Its five taps provided water to the city's inhabitants.
- Visit time: 20 min
How long does it take to visit III. Ahmet Çeşmesi?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Hagia Sophia — 110 m
- Hagia Irene — 180 m
- İshak Paşa Cami — 210 m
- Basilica Cistern — 240 m
- Haseki Hürrem Hamamı — 250 m
- Just Bar — 260 m
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