Beştepe National Garden Miniature Exhibition
Buildings from different centuries, civilisations and cultures of Türkiye – brought together in the open air by MiniatureArt.
A journey through architecture, from Anatolian Seljuk madrasas to Ottoman palaces, from mosques to historic railway stations.
The works in Beştepe National Garden are buildings selected from different centuries of Türkiye’s geography, from different civilisations, cultures and religious traditions. Among them are magnificent landmarks such as Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, the Sultanahmet Mosque and Haydarpaşa Station.
All models in the exhibition were designed and produced by MiniatureArt in our İstanbul workshop. Once again, our company has completed a project with honour – the works and the craftsmanship speak for our quality.
Scenes from the exhibition
20 photos from the Beştepe National Garden miniature exhibition. Click an image to enlarge it and browse with the arrows.
Mosques, palaces and historic buildings
From the Ortaköy Mosque to Haydarpaşa Station, from the long façade of Dolmabahçe Palace to the elegant silhouette of Küçüksu Pavilion, every building reflects the architectural language of its era – from the texture of the stone to its domes, roofs and façade ornaments. All models are made of materials resistant to outdoor conditions.
An exhibition at one with the garden
The models are positioned to blend with the walkways and landscaping of the National Garden. Visitors can examine the works up close and from different angles as they stroll between flower beds and tree-lined paths.
From the workshop to the exhibition
Every model is crafted with care on the basis of surveys and archive documents, from façade ornaments to roof coverings.
Highlights of the exhibition
Topkapı Palace
With the Gate of Salutation, the Tower of Justice and the palace kitchens – the seat of Ottoman government.
Dolmabahçe Palace
The rich façade craftsmanship of the 19th-century palace on the Bosphorus.
Sultanahmet Mosque
Classical Ottoman architecture with six minarets and a cascade of domes.
Haydarpaşa Station
İstanbul’s historic gateway to Anatolia.
Ortaköy Mosque
An elegant example of the neo-baroque style on the Bosphorus.
Double Minaret Madrasa
One of the monumental examples of Anatolian Seljuk stonework.
“Our works speak for themselves, and so does our quality. Beştepe National Garden is the new home of this craftsmanship in Ankara.”