Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul hosted a private event.

As part of its collaboration with the Cultural Transformation Association, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul hosted its distinguished guests at a special gathering where they explored the magnificent heritage of the Palace. During the Historic Corridor Tour organized by the hotel, guests, accompanied by a professional and licensed tour guide, followed the traces of the past step by step, witnessing the rich history of Çırağan Palace up close.

The names of those who attended the event included: Aylin Hoşzeban, Ayşegül Tuncer, Buket Taşdelen, Ceren Hatipoğlu, Feyza Bozok, Filiz İbre, Gaye Mataracı, Hilal Mocan, Karin Cankat, Nilgün Öncebe, Özgür Keleş, Selma Ongun, Serap Erdem, Serap Sarı, Serpil Arıkan, Sinem Eren, Yonca Gürol, and Zafer Kozanoğlu.

At this special gathering, which delved deep into the history of Çırağan Palace, guests discovered traces of a magnificent era that thrilled those who had seen it and intrigued those who hadn't. With expert guide Fatoş Esra Özal's rich narrative, ranging from architectural details to historical anecdotes, they experienced the captivating atmosphere of that time. Following the historical tour, guests gathered for lunch at the hotel's newly opened restaurant, Rüya İstanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus, and continued their conversations.

Ralph Radtke, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul General Manager and Kempinski Residences Türkiye Regional Director, Regarding the event, he said: “Çırağan Palace is a living heritage site, both for its magnificent architecture and its multi-layered historical and cultural narratives. Our aim in creating the Historical Corridor Tour for our guests was not only to preserve this unique past but also to reinterpret it, creating a strong connection with the present. Our collaboration with the Cultural Transformation Association makes the hidden stories of the Palace visible from a cultural and artistic perspective, while also supporting our goal of creating sustainable value that strengthens social memory. The most powerful way to keep historical heritage alive and pass it on to the future is to transform it into a cultural asset that is experienced, shared, and lived.”

Neslihan Şen, Marketing and Corporate Communications Director of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul “The Historical Corridor Tours that we have implemented at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul have been meticulously designed as a result of extensive archival research conducted with professional approaches. This special experience, which we activated after the renovation process of our hotel, is offered exclusively to our guests and invites them on an impressive journey through time, from the multifaceted past of Çırağan Palace to the present day. Beyond conveying the architectural splendor of the Palace, the Historical Corridor Tours offer the opportunity to experience the cultural heritage it has accumulated over centuries in a deep and holistic perspective, accompanied by professional guide explanations. In this way, our guests leave having gotten to know the deep-rooted past and the spirit of the era of this historical heritage they are staying in more closely. The collaboration we have started with the Cultural Transformation Association constitutes an important step in this vision. With various activities that will continue throughout the year, we aim to bring the historical heritage of Çırağan Palace to a wider audience. This meeting is also the first step of the cultural programs we have planned,” he said.

Zafer Kozanoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Transformation Association, stated: “This event, which marks the first step in our cultural collaboration between the two institutions, once again showcased the living historical identity and cultural value of Çırağan Palace. With this historical tour, which we conducted at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, a palace that has shone with all its grandeur beside the Bosphorus for years, we embarked on a journey into the palace's past. At the end of the tour, visiting the Historical Turkish Bath, whose doors are always opened with special permission, was a great privilege. Our projects aimed at preserving and sharing cultural heritage with Çırağan Palace will continue with different initiatives in the coming period.”