The Mısır Apartment or ''Mısır Apartmanı'' (

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for "Egypt Apartment") is a famed historical building on the renowned İstiklal Avenue in the

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district of Istanbul, Turkey. Over the years, the building has hosted numerous notable persons and businesses, including

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, Lazzaro Franco, Su Baykal, and Hüsamettin Cindoruk. It is considered one of the notable examples of

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style architecture in Istanbul and was a popular spot for the high society of the city.

History

The apartment was built in 1910 by Ottoman Armenian architect Hovsep Aznavur and commissioned by Khedive of Egypt Abbas II. The building was built as a winter residence for Abbas and was used by him and his family for many years. It is now home to an art gallery featuring many art events and exhibitions.

Notable residents and proprietors

* Abbas II of Egypt – Khedive of Egypt. *

– writer of the lyrics to the national anthem of Turkey. He died in the apartment on Sunday, December 27, 1936. * Arşak Sürenyan - Dentist of

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. Grandfather of businessman and former chairman of the Turkish sports club Galatasaray Faruk Suren. He was of Armenian descent. * Hüsamettin Cindoruk – had an office in the building. * Canan Yaka – famed fashion designer. * Lütfiye Arıbal – Renowned wedding gown designer. * – Writer and poet. Resident of the apartment. * Sami Günzberg – Notable dentist. * Iraïda Barry — Sculptor and author of Russian descent.

References

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