Armenian architects’ exhibition of 19th-20th century kicked off in Istanbul
In modern art museum of Istanbul photo exhibition of 40 Armenian architects born and created in Istanbul in the end of 19th and beginning of 20th centuries kicked off in the framework of “Istanbul – capital of European culture” festival. The exhibition will last till January 2, 2012. It is organized by international foundation after Hrant Dink and in cooperation with two Turkish architectural companies.
Turkish “Sabah” daily referring to rich architectural heritage of Armenians underscores their great contribution to Istanbul. Majority of cultural monuments in Istanbul which are places of interests for tourists have been created by Armenian architects.
Famous family of Balyans were architects of Ottoman Empire, they have constructed and reconstructed palaces of Topkap, Belerbey, Dolmabahchei, Beshiktash and Yildiz. Balyans built decades of mosques, churches and factories.