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Hamidiye Cesmesi (Hamideh Fountain), Istanbul, Turkey - in and around the Galata Tower on the Galip dede Street (across the Serdar-i ekrem street). Date: 1922
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Hamidiye Cesmesi (Hamideh Fountain), Istanbul, Turkey - in and around the Galata Tower on the Galip dede Street (across the Serdar-i ekrem street). Date: 1922
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This evocative photograph captures the Hamidiye Cesmesi, or Hamideh Fountain, located in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey, in the vibrant district of Galata. The image, taken in 1922, showcases the fountain in all its glory, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the bustling streets of Galata. The Galata Tower, a historic landmark and popular tourist attraction, looms in the background, its tall silhouette reaching for the sky. The Hamidiye Cesmesi, a beautiful Ottoman-era fountain, was built in 1890 during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II in honor of his beloved consort, Hamideh Kadin. The fountain was designed by the renowned architect Nigoğayos Balyan and is adorned with intricate tilework and calligraphy, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire. The photograph also reveals the lively atmosphere of the area, with people going about their daily business on the busy Galip Dede Street, across from the Serdar-i Ekrem Street. Horse-drawn carts and pedestrians can be seen making their way through the narrow, cobblestone streets, adding to the sense of movement and energy. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1920s, a time of great change and transition in Istanbul, then known as Constantinople. The city was undergoing modernization, yet the traditional Ottoman architecture and way of life continued to thrive, creating a unique blend of old and new.
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