Zihnipaşa Public Education Center

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Construction Year:

1902

Location:

Kadıköy, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Mustafa Zihni Pasha

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • The building was constructed as Zihnipaşa’s Hunting Pavilion; it acquired the function of a Primary School in 1904.
  • The building belongs to the General Directorate of Foundations and was allocated for use in education.
  • The institution was opened for education on 29 August 1968 as “Zihnipaşa Practical Girls’ Vocational School (Evening Girls’ Vocational School).”
  • The institution was converted to the status of a Public Education Centre on 30 November 2012.
Prominent Features:
  • The institution is also known by the names “Zihnipaşa Practical Girls’ Vocational School (Evening Girls’ Vocational School)” and “Erenköy Zihnipaşa Public Education Centre and Evening Arts School.”
  • The building was constructed of cut stone.
  • The institution was given the name “Zihnipaşa” because the owner of the building was Zihni Pasha.