History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Tartan House, built in 1814 by the Tartanzades, one of the well-established families of Karaman, is one of the most magnificent civil buildings of traditional Turkish mansion architecture in Anatolia. The most admirable feature of the mansion, which has two floors, a central hall and was built with wooden frame technique, is the unique hand-drawn paintings on the ceilings of the main room and the hall. In ceiling decorations; The symbols of the Ottoman capital Istanbul, such as the Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Wheel Ferry and Galata Bridge, are depicted with perfect elegance in madder. According to the narrations of the mansion, it is said that the elder of the Tartan family, who loved Istanbul very much, brought the palace muralists to Karaman and had these ceiling paintings painted in order to relieve his longing for the capital. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in Topucak District, which is the historical urban protected area of Karaman. Its altitude is 1,032 meters. Located among historical narrow Karaman streets and traditional adobe-stone mansions, the building carries the authentic historical texture of the city to the present day. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical mansion museum is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors between 08:30 - 17:30, 6 days a week except Mondays.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Shoes must be covered with overshoes as the historic wooden stairs and ceiling decorations are under protection; A wheelchair cannot go upstairs due to the wooden steps.•Facilities and Facilities:Museum display rooms, recreation garden, information brochures and guidance service are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Topucak Mahallesi, Tartan Sokak No:8, Merkez / Karaman.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is a 5-minute walk from Karaman Castle and Hatuniye Madrasa; You can reach the mansion by car from the asphalt road.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): All Kale minibuses departing from the city square drop off passengers at the Topucak stop; You can reach the mansion by walking 100 meters from the bus stop.•Parking Availability:Free parking is available on the streets around the mansion and in the castle car park. Featured Architectural Works & Culture Tips (Chapter 5 Adaptation According to the Spirit of the Place)•Featured Rare Artifacts:The wooden belly motif on the ceiling of the main room, depictions of paddle steamers and Istanbul panoramas, and wooden carved storage cabinets should be examined closely.•Photography and Framing Suggestion:With a wide-angle lens, the ceiling paintings of the main room and the natural light filtering in from the windows produce wonderful photographs.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:After visiting Konak, it is recommended to taste Karaman soup, calla casserole and crispy tahini pita in the bazaar.