A detail of the decoration of the wooden pavilion in the southeastern corner of the interior, which was the ‘Hünkar mahfili’ (= lodge of the lord), a space reserved for the sultan or his representative. It displays a 19th century ‘Turkish Baroque’ style that was influenced by European Neo-Classicism (and more specifically here by the French ‘Nouvel Empire’ style).

Note: The term ‘Turkish Baroque’ is a general one; if necessary, more specific terms are used: ‘Barok’ (= Neo-Baroque), ‘Rokoko’ (= Neo-Rococo) or ‘Ampir’ (= ‘Nouvel Empire’).

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: Website of ‘geziyorumturkiye2.blogspot.be’ .