Aynalıkavak Pavilion Palace

Aynalıkavak Pavilion is a historic Ottoman pavilion on the shores of the Golden Horn in Istanbul. It originated in the late Ottoman period and is known for period interior decoration and wooden pavilion architecture associated with sultanic leisure and reception.

The structure served as an imperial waterfront pavilion and was altered and restored at several points during the Ottoman era. Surviving rooms display decorative woodwork and mirror panels that gave the pavilion its name.

The pavilion is located in the Hasköy area on the European shore of the Golden Horn, among other waterfront palaces, museums and maritime buildings.

• Name meaning: Named for mirrored decorative panels historically found in some reception rooms, the pavilion is a small imperial complex associated with waterfront palace circuits on the Golden Horn.

The pavilion is located on the European side of Istanbul near the Golden Horn and Dolmabahçe precincts. Tram and bus lines serve the general area; the closest tram stops and ferry terminals put visitors within a short walking distance.

• Ask at local tourist information or the Istanbul Directorate of Museums for current visiting hours - small pavilions sometimes open on limited schedules.
• Stand in the mirrored salon (if accessible) and notice how light and reflection are used to enlarge modest space.
• Combine the visit with other Dolmabahçe and Golden Horn sites for a fuller picture of Ottoman palace culture.