Matbah-ı Amire, known as the kitchen structure of Edirne New Palace (Saray-ı Cedîd-i Âmire), is located on the southwest side of the Tunca River, on the west side of the Fatih Bridge. The structure, which is accepted to have been built during the reign of Mehmed II in the mid-15th century, reflects the characteristics of its period with its architectural features, construction materials and techniques.

Matbah-ı Amire, which has a rectangular plan extending east-west, is arranged in three sections. With pointed arches resting on square-planned piers aligned east-west, the western section of the structure is divided into four square spaces, and the two sections of equal size on the eastern side are divided into two square spaces. Each space is covered with a dome crossed by pendentives.

There are four rectangular-sectioned hearths made of brick in the interior spaces of the structure. As a continuation of these hearths, there are chimneys made of regular cut stone on the cover.

It is understood from the existing traces that there was a portico covered with a porch, probably sitting on wooden poles, covering the north and south facades of the structure, in which rough-cut and rubble stones and bricks were used in its construction. It is understood from the existing remains that the interior wall surfaces were plastered in the structure, and no decorative elements are encountered.

There is a fountain adjacent to the northwest corner of Matbah-ı Amire, thought to have been built in the 16th century. The walls of the rectangular fountain were built of regular cut stone, while the cross vault cover was built of brick. There are two niches in the shape of a mihrabiyah on the north wall of the fountain. There is a tap socket in the middle of each niche.

In line with the approved project, restoration work began in Matbah-ı Amire in 2009 with the financial support of the TBMM and under the supervision of the Istanbul Directorate of Surveying and Monuments, and the work continues as of 2012.

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