Turkey’s Last Remaining Monument of the Ottoman Empire

Ishka Pasha Palace, a significant monument of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey, was built over generations by one family starting in 1685. It showcases a blend of architectural styles, including Armenian, Georgian, and Ottoman, with Middle Eastern features. The palace was featured on the Turkish 100 lira banknote from 2005 to 2009. Although abandoned after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, it is now a protected historical landmark.

What year did the construction of Ishka Pasha Palace begin?

• 1685

• 1700

• 1600

• 1750

Who was the first person to begin the construction of the palace?

• Kolak Abdi Pasha

• His grandson

• His son

• The Ottoman Empire

What architectural styles are combined in the Ishka Pasha Palace?

• Armenian, Georgian, Ottoman

• Modern, Gothic, Baroque

• Renaissance, Neoclassical, Byzantine

• Art Deco, Bauhaus, Minimalism

What inspired the features of the palace such as arches and domes?

• Middle Eastern

• European

• Asian

• African

During which years was the Ishka Pasha Palace featured on the Turkish 100 lira banknote?

• 2005 to 2009

• 2010 to 2015

• 2000 to 2005

• 1995 to 2000