Architecture / Historic mansion
Hereke Kaiser Wilhelm Pavilion and Carpet Factory
Körfez, Kocaeli
The palace factory where the world-famous silk Hereke carpets were born, and the pavilion prepared for the visit of German Emperor Wilhelm II.
Its story
The factory in Hereke was founded in the mid-19th century to produce fabric, and later carpets, for the needs of the Ottoman palace. The fine silk carpets woven here with the double-knot technique adorned palaces and embassies and became world-famous as 'Hereke carpets'. The pavilion on the factory grounds was prepared to host the German Emperor Wilhelm II, who visited Ottoman lands in 1898. Today the building is open to visitors under the National Palaces and presents the carpet-weaving tradition. Hereke carpets are protected by a geographical indication.
Key facts
- Factory
- Mid-19th century
- Pavilion
- 1898
- Admission
- Paid (National Palaces)
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
40.78350, 29.61530
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser_II._Wilhelm_K%C3%B6%C5%9Fk%C3%BC | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereke_hal%C4%B1s%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108680788