İshak Paşa Sarayı

Palace Doğubayazıt, Agri, Turkey

What to expect

İshak Paşa Sarayı is a semi-ruined palace and administrative complex located in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı province of eastern Turkey. The palace was built in the 18th century and features a unique blend of Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural styles. It has a complex structure with multiple sections, including a mosque, a library, a hamam, and a harem. The palace was damaged by an earthquake in 1840 and was later used as a military fort and administrative center. It was added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in 2000 and is considered one of the most important examples of Ottoman-period palaces in Turkey

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Doğubeyazıt, Mount Ararat, and Lake Van: Day 6 of Our Black Sea/Eastern Turkey Road Trip with Kids

Doğubeyazıt, Mount Ararat, and Lake Van: Day 6 of Our Black Sea/Eastern Turkey Road Trip with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the palace, which was very cool to explore and worth a stop if in the area

Highlights: DD was excited to see a bridal party having photos done, and I loved the ceremonial hall with its arches ✨