Ahmed III Private Room

This small private room shows a new taste in the palace.

It was built by Sultan Ahmed the Third in the early 18th century. At that time, Ottoman art was changing. People liked softer colors, rich flowers, and bright scenes from nature.

This age is called the Tulip Era. The tulip was a much-loved flower in Ottoman life. It became a sign of beauty, joy, and fine taste. European art also began to influence Ottoman design in this time.

The decoration here shows that new style. You can see flowers and bowls full of fruit. These details make the room feel fresh and lively.

The room is also called the Fig Room. It took this name from its painted fruit decorations. It is a gentle example of how palace art began to change under Sultan Ahmed the Third.