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Why Beypazarı's timber mansions are still standing

The historic houses of Rüstempaşa neighborhood are among the surviving examples of traditional Ottoman mansion architecture.

July 30, 2026 Beypazarı, Ankara
Why Beypazarı's timber mansions are still standing
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An urban fabric

The Historic Houses of Beypazarı form an urban fabric in Rüstempaşa neighborhood, reflecting traditional Ottoman timber mansion architecture.

Interwoven with the bazaar

These historic houses form part of the fabric surrounding Beypazarı Bazaar, presenting a settlement interwoven with mosques and shops.

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The houses are clustered in central Beypazarı, in an area that can be explored on foot.

Other historic structures in the area

Sultan Alaaddin Mosque and Rüstem Paşa Bathhouse, now serving as the Turkish Bath Museum, both located in the same area, can be included in the same walking route.

Category
Travel
Date
July 30, 2026
Location
Beypazarı, Ankara
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