Adile Sultan Pavilion:
The Home of the Hababam Sınıfı Legend
A hidden treasure among the peaceful greenery of Validebağ Grove on Istanbul's Anatolian Side: Adile Sultan Pavilion. Carrying the elegance of Ottoman architecture and hosting the unforgettable production of Turkish cinema, Hababam Sınıfı, this structure remains a top destination for nostalgia lovers in 2026.
History and Significance
Built in 1853 by Sultan Abdülaziz for his beloved sister Adile Sultan, this pavilion was originally designed as a "hunting lodge." However, its true fame began in the 1970s when the Hababam Sınıfı movies, based on the immortal work of Rıfat Ilgaz, were filmed here.
The pavilion was used as a school and preventorium for many years; today, one part serves as a teacher's house, while another part welcomes visitors as the Hababam Sınıfı Museum.
Adile Sultan Palace vs. Adile Sultan Pavilion
There are two different "Adile Sultan" structures in Istanbul and they are often confused:
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Adile Sultan PAVILION (Validebağ): Located on the Üsküdar/Altunizade side. The Hababam Sınıfı Museum is here.
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Adile Sultan PALACE (Kandilli): Located on the Bosphorus shore. It is used for weddings and invitations, it is not a museum.
What Awaits You at the Hababam Sınıfı Museum?
As you climb the stairs, you will feel like you hear the famous music of Melih Kibar. The details that greet you when you enter the museum room are as follows:
- Wax Figures: Lifelike figures of İnek Şaban (Kemal Sunal), Hafize Ana (Adile Naşit), Güdük Necmi (Halit Akçatepe), and Mahmut Hoca (Münir Özkul).
- Classroom Layout: The blackboard, stove, and desks used in the movies have been preserved as they were.
- Original Posters: Posters and set photos from the years the movies were released.
2026 Visitor Information and Entrance Fee
Entrance Fees (2026)
- Adult 120 TL
- Student / Discounted 60 TL
- Disabled / Over 65 Free
Visiting Hours
Open for visitors every day of the week.
*Hours may change on public holidays.
Transportation: How to Get to Adile Sultan Pavilion?
Validebağ Grove, located about 4-5 km from the center of Üsküdar, can be reached by public transport or private vehicle.
By Public Transport: You can use buses going towards "Koşuyolu" or "Altunizade" departing from Kadıköy or Üsküdar, and get off at the Validebağ stop.
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