Fountain of Ahmet lll

(Local Name: Ahmet III Cesmesi) The Fountain of Ahmet lll, set up by Sultan Ahmet lll in 1728 during the heyday of 0ttoman Rococo - is one of the finest of its kind in Istanbul. It has been restored.

The elaborate fountain-house has little oriel windows with bronze grilles at the corners and a curved overhanging roof surmounted by five charming little domes, and is decorated with calligraphic inscriptions, tiles and finely worked patterns in relief. The four wall-fountains are set within niches.