Dogubeyazit, Agri, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Palace · Ottoman · 18th Century
The Ishak Pasha Palace is a semi-ruined palace and administrative complex located in the Doğubeyazıt district of Ağrı province of eastern Turkey. The palace is an Ottoman-period palace whose construction was started in 1685 by Colak Abdi Pasha and completed by his grandson Ishak Pasha in 1784. It features a unique mix of Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural styles.
Construction: 1685 – 1784
Founder: Colak Abdi Pasha
Key figures: Ishak Pasha
Significance: A unique blend of Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural styles on the Silk Road.
- 1784: Completed by Ishak Pasha
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Persian, Seljuk
Materials: Cut Stone
- Location: Perched on a hill overlooking the plains and Mount Ararat.
- Mosque: Integrated mosque with a high dome.
- Heating System: Advanced central heating system in the walls.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Closed Mondays.
- General: €3.00
Accessibility: Difficult. Uphill.
Official site: http://agri.gov.tr
Address: Doğubayazıt, Ağrı, Turkey
Coordinates: 39.5206, 44.1297