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Sultanahmet Jail (Turkish: Sultanahmet Cezaevi), a former prison in Istanbul, Turkey, is now the luxury Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet. It is located in Sultanahmet neighborhood of Fatih district on the historical peninsula.
It was the first jailhouse in the capital of the Ottoman Empire and was also used as a detention centre for those who were awaiting trial or serving brief sentences since it was built next to the courthouse building. The name of the streets around the building are related to the prison.
Jan 11, 2023 · A Unique Hotel With A Colorful History. Step inside the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet and you will be welcomed by a friendly doorman.
- Carrie Coolidge
Mar 6, 2024 · Formerly known as Sultanahmet Jail (Turkish: Sultanahmet Cezaevi), this historic prison in Istanbul, Turkey, has been transformed into the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet.
This converted prison was built by the Ottomans in 1918 and has housed many dissident writers over the years. It has even appeared in the literature of the famous novelist, Graham Greene.
May 3, 2009 · The luxury hotel is indeed a former jail, and a notorious one at that, but not the one where Billy Hayes, the subject of "Midnight Express," was incarcerated. And rather than hide from its past...
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The first contemporary prison in the capital of the Ottoman Empire - Sultanahmet Prison was once a jailhouse which housed several notable inmates nearly a century ago. Now, It is a notable five-star luxury hotel, hosting many distinguished guests including world famous stars, well-known politicians and world leaders.
