Yirmisekiz Mehmed Çelebi Nin Sefaretnamesinin Mimarî Açıdan Okunması ve Fransız Mimarlığının Sa'dâbâd Sarayı'na Muhtemel Etkisi

A detailed analysis of the architectural observations made by Ottoman diplomat Yirmisekiz Mehmed Celebi during his embassy to France (1718-1730) reveals significant parallels between French Baroque gardens and elements found in later Ottoman Tulip Period architecture, particularly at the Sa'dabad Palace. Celebi's travelogue, or sefaretname, provides unprecedented insights into the complexity of French palaces like Versailles and Fontainebleau, emphasizing their fountains, canals, and garden systems. This study suggests that Celebi's firsthand experiences may have influenced Ottoman aristocratic tastes, challenging previous scholarly debates on the extent of French architectural influence during this transformative era. The research employs a comparative approach, examining Celebi's descriptions against known examples of Ottoman architecture to assess potential cultural transfer.

ÖZGEN, E. (2011). YİRMİSEKİZ MEHMED ÇELEBİ NİN SEFARETNAMESİNİN MİMARİ AÇIDAN OKUNMASI VE FRANSIZ MİMARLIĞININ SA’DÂBÂD SARAYI’NA MUHTEMEL ETKİSİ. Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Kültür Envanteri Dergisi, (9), 221–238. https://doi.org/10.22520/tubaked.2011.0015