Balyan family
Armenian dynasty of Ottoman architects
The Balyan family (Armenian: Պալեաններ) was a dynasty of famous Ottoman imperial architects of Armenian origin.
Famous members:
- Krikor Balyan (1764–1831)
- Senekerim Balyan (1768–1833)
- Garabet Balyan (1800–1866)
- Nigoghayos Balyan (1826–1858)
- Sarkis Balyan (1835–1899)
- Hagop Balyan (1838–1875)
- Simon Balyan (1848-1894)
- Levon Balyan (1855-1925)
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Architectural creations edit
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Chiraghan Palace interior -
Selimiye Barracks by Krikor Balyan -
Beyazit Fire Tower by Senekerim Balyan -
Dolmabakhche Palace by Garabet and Nigoghayos Balyan -
Dolmabakhche Palace -
Mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud II by Garabet Balyan -
Ortakoy Mosque by Garabet and Nigoghayos Balyan -
Ortakoy Mosque -
Ihlamur Pavillion by Nigoghayos Balyan -
Beylerbeyi Palace by Sarkis Balyan -
Beylerbeyi Palace -
Dolmabakhche Clock Tower by Sarkis Balyan -
Malta Pavillion by Sarkis Balyan -
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Grand Kiosk of Topkapı Palace
