Ihlamur Palace in the Nisantasi district on the European side of Istanbul is a small 19th-century Ottoman palace complex known as Ihlamur Kasri. It was created under Sultan Abdulmecid I as a country residence for relaxation, hunting, and official receptions. Unlike the large palaces on the Bosphorus, everything here is more intimate: the main focus is on the two pavilions and the garden setting.

The complex includes a ceremonial pavilion and a separate pavilion associated with the more private stay of the court. Their architecture reflects the era of reforms in the Ottoman Empire, when European influence became noticeably stronger in palace construction. The design of the facades and interiors combines the Ottoman palace tradition, decorative carving, stucco, and stylistic elements characteristic of the 19th century.

For visitors, Ihlamur is interesting not only as a historical monument, but also as a quieter alternative to Istanbul's most famous imperial palaces. Here you can see court-era interiors on a smaller scale, walk through the garden, and better imagine what the leisure spaces of the Ottoman elite looked like outside the official residences. Thanks to its location between Besiktas and Sisli, the palace can easily be combined with a walk through Nisantasi and the neighboring quarters.