Restoration of 100 wooden buildings completed in Fatih

Restoration works on 100 historic wooden buildings have concluded in Fatih, a district that boasts one-third of Istanbul's cultural assets, marking an important milestone in preserving the rich architectural heritage and historical charm of the area.

Fatih Municipality, which has registered more than 6,000 civil architectural structures in the area, is leading the significant effort.

"During the restoration of civil architectural structures, our aim is to have a more robust and durable heritage for the future generations," Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan emphasized, highlighting the importance of preserving the original forms and proportions of these structures.

"The restoration works of the 100th wooden building in the Zeyrek neighborhood are ongoing. We have taken our cultural assets in Zeyrek and Cibali, some of the oldest neighborhoods in Istanbul, under protection."

Turan added that the renovations not only preserve Istanbul's historic architecture but also improve the quality of life for residents.

"Our renovation works continue under the supervision of our experts. We observe that our neighborhood residents are very satisfied with these activities. Thanks to works like these, we will make all our historical neighborhoods more livable day by day."

Beyond Fatih, Istanbul is witnessing several other significant restoration projects.

The "Tersane Istanbul" project, which aims to revitalize the historic Golden Horn Shipyard, is nearing completion. The 1.8-kilometer stretch of coastline, close to the public for nearly 150 years, is set to become a major tourism destination.

Meanwhile, the longstanding revonation of yet another historic structure, the Haydarpaşa Train Station, is also expected to conclude this year....