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Sultanahmet Jail (Turkish: Sultanahmet Cezaevi), a former prison in Istanbul, Turkey, is now the luxury Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet. It is located in Sultanahmet neighborhood of Fatih district on the historical peninsula.
Jan 11, 2023 · The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet recently reopened after an extensive and complete refurbishment that took place over two years. It is the only five star hotel conveniently located...
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May 3, 2009 · Istanbul hotel is former jail, but not that one. By John Flinn May 3, 2009. Once a notorious jail, the Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet is next to the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque....
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It was the first jailhouse in the capital of the Ottoman Empire and was also used as a detention centre for those who were awaiting trial or serving brief sentences since it was built next to the courthouse building. The name of the streets around the building are related to the prison.
Mar 6, 2024 · Formerly known as Sultanahmet Jail (Turkish: Sultanahmet Cezaevi), this historic prison in Istanbul, Turkey, has been transformed into the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet. Originally built in 1918/1919, it served as the first jailhouse in the Ottoman Empire’s capital, with a contemporary design focused on inmate daily life and ...
Jul 14, 2014 · Inside a Prison-Turned-Luxury Hotel in Turkey. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet melds East, West, past, and present with Old World charm and timeless hospitality. Voted one of the best...
May 5, 2016 · The most unlikely spot for a former jail, though, might be the swanky Four Seasons in Sultanahmet, which used to be an Ottoman murderers’ prison.
