Mehmet Efendi Çeşmesi
Istanbul, Türkiye
It is an example of Ottoman public utility architecture, funded as an ornamental drinking water source, unlike monumental buildings.
Mehmet Efendi Çeşmesi is an urban fountain in Istanbul, an example of Ottoman public utility architecture. Typically, such fountains were funded by wealthy individuals and served as a source of drinking water for residents. These are smaller, but often beautifully decorated objects, with intricate reliefs and inscriptions, forming an integral part of the city's historical landscape.
- Visit time: 10 min
How long does it take to visit Mehmet Efendi Çeşmesi?
Plan about 10 min.
Nearby
- Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus — 50 m
- Yakamoz Büfe ve Tekel — 60 m
- Old Hippodrome — 140 m
- Olive Garden — 180 m
- Marbella Cafe ve Restaurant — 190 m
- Fatih Belediyesi çatladikapi sosyal tesisi — 210 m
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