Ihlamur Pavilion, hidden between the slopes of Beşiktaş, Yıldız, and Nişantaşı, was a recreation area shaded by linden and plane trees, where the Fulya stream flowed, according to historical sources from the 18th century to the early 20th century. The first part of the valley belonged to the shipyard emir Hacı Hüseyin Ağa during the reign of Sultan III. Ahmed (1703-1730); however, it was later incorporated into the state treasury and converted into a private garden belonging to the sultan.
The second part, which extends towards Yıldız, hosted archery competitions with archers during the reigns of Sultan III. Selim (1789-1807) and Sultan II. Mahmud (1808-1839). The target stones that still exist today are evidence of these shootings. During the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861), the third part of the valley was named "Muhabbet Bahçesi" and afforestation and landscaping works were carried out.
The palace, built in the mid-19th century by Sultan Abdülmecid, is the work of architect Krikor Amira Balyan and is built in neoclassical style. Abdülmecid often used it to relax, hunt, and entertain guests.
The palace, which takes its name from the linden trees that surround it, was described by the French poet Lamartine, who was a guest of Abdülmecid in 1846, as follows: "In the garden opposite the building, there were large linden trees that gave the valley its name, along with beautiful fruit trees. In front of the three-step staircase leading to the pavilion, a small fountain that could not pass the jasmine branches, spilled into the marble pool with a sweet murmur. Ihlamur is the sultans favorite pavilion; he rests and meditates here."
Ihlamur Kasırları was given to the Istanbul Municipality by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1951 and was organized as the "Tanzimat Museum". Ihlamur Kasırları is one of the important symbols of Istanbul. These structures, which form the identity of the city with their historical and cultural values, offer visitors unforgettable experiences by giving them the opportunity to take a journey into the past.