It was built in the form of a pavilion, drawing office, boathouse, and appurtenances by, Osman Hamdi, Great Turkish Museologist and Painter (1842-1910), in 1884 in at the western coast of Gebze’s village of Eskihisar.

Discover Turkey’s first, private, and unique zoo and arboretum harboring nearly 250 animal species and almost 3000 animal population, as well as over 600 plant species.

Eskihisar Fortress ornamented with the artworks reflecting the Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, situated on a hill overlooking the village of Eskihisar, is originally built by the Byzantines.