Vefa Konak opens in Kağıthane after restoration

Vefa Konak Kağıthane Municipality Sadabad Karakolu Istanbul restoration Sultan II. Abdülhamid

The historic Sadabad Police Station in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district has been reopened to the public as Vefa Konak following a comprehensive restoration by the Kağıthane Municipality. Originally built during the era of Sultan II. Abdülhamid, the structure served as a gendarmerie and police station for many years before being closed in 2018 due to physical deterioration.

The restoration project, which began in 2021, focused on preserving the building’s original architectural integrity. Key works included reinforcing the foundations and walls, installing a wooden roof system consistent with its historical design, and repairing original doors, windows, and flooring. Notably, the Sultan II. Abdülhamid tughra (seal), which had been covered, was uncovered and restored.

Now functioning as a social facility and book cafe, the building aims to serve as a community hub for residents to gather and engage in cultural activities. The opening ceremony was attended by Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, Kağıthane Mayor Mevlüt Öztekin, and various political and civil society representatives.

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Davut Gül · Istanbul · Kağıthane Municipality · Mevlüt Öztekin · Sultan Abdulhamid II · Sultan II. Abdülhamid

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[● 2 SOURCES] The building will function as a social facility and book cafe. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Istanbul Governor Davut Gül attended the opening ceremony. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] The historic Sadabad Police Station has been reopened as Vefa Konagi. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Restoration included uncovering and repairing the Sultan Abdulhamid II tughra. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The structure served as a gendarmerie and police station until the 1970s.
[● 3 SOURCES] Kağıthane Mayor Mevlüt Öztekin attended the opening ceremony. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The restoration project began in 2021. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] The building was originally constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk