Kapanca Street Restoration
Izmit, Türkiye

Restoration of a significant traditional street and the main building façades. Most structures are built of stone, wood, and clay tiles. The aim of the project was to preserve the identity of the area and to render constructions more earthquake-resistant through reinforcement.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Location

Izmit, Türkiye

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Associated Names

Events

19th c., restored 1996

Style Periods

1299-1922

Variant Names

Kapanca Sokagi Restorasyonu
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Site Types

open/public space
urban design and development