29 - Tevfik Fikret (Asiyan Museum)

Istanbul's Asiyan Museum was established in the house of the renowned poet, Tevfik Fikret. It was purchased by the city in 1940 with the aim of establishing a literary museum. The poet's remains were reinterred on the museum's grounds in 1961. On the ground floor, one can see photos pertaining to the literary movement Edebiyat-i; Cedide, the personal effects and library of Nigar Hanim, one of the first Turkish woman poets, memorabilia of the poet Abdülhak Hamit Tarhan and two oil paintings by the last Caliph Abdülmecid. The upper floor is devoted to artwork and memorabilia concerning Tevfik Fikret himself.

The wooden mansion overlooking the Bosphorus was built by the poet's own hands. On display are many of the poet's several possessions as well as a painting “Sis” (Fog) by Abdülmecid, who was inspired by Tevfik Fikret's poem of that name.