The central mansion was designed by Italian architect Delfo Seminati in a mix of Art Nouveau and neo-classical styles.
Abbas Hilmi Pasha designed the estate to incorporate elements inspired by his Egyptian homeland, including a central fountain.
The park contains one of the largest rose gardens in Istanbul, featuring hundreds of specific cultivars.
The mansion's tower was once the highest point of the estate, designed for observing ships passing through the Bosphorus.
The estate was purchased by the Istanbul Municipality in 1930, several years after the Khedive left the property following the abolition of the Egyptian Khedivate.
The interior of the mansion features a monumental marble fountain that runs the length of the main hall.
İBB Hidiv Kasrı Korusu is a historic 270-acre urban park situated on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Beykoz, Istanbul. The park grounds surround the Hidiv Kasrı (Khedive Palace), an Art Nouveau villa commissioned by Abbas Hilmi Pasha, the last Khedive of Egypt, in 1907. The park is renowned for its extensive collection of roses and botanical diversity, including rare trees planted during the palace's construction. Its hillside position provides elevated panoramic views of the Bosphorus strait. The property transitioned to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) and now serves as a public recreational space managed by the BELTUR hospitality group. It features walking trails, decorative water features, and expansive forested areas. The main villa building operates as a restaurant and cafe facility, while the surrounding woodland remains a protected green space.
The terrace of the main mansion looking across the Bosphorus toward the European side of Istanbul.
Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear as the park is built on a steep hillside with significant elevation changes.
Visit the cafe terrace during the morning hours to avoid the peak crowds of weekend brunch seekers.
Bring binoculars for spotting passing Bosphorus traffic, as the elevated location offers a unique vantage point.
Attempting to reach the mansion by foot from the main road level is physically demanding; utilize the park's internal pathways.
Maintain noise levels respectful of the residential surroundings; avoid picking flowers or damaging shrubs.
