The name of our hotel “The House of Tulpan” as a synthesis of English and Russian languages, means the house of such beautiful flowers as tulips.                                                                                                                                                                                   A symbolyc name of the hotel can tell a lot about Turkey. Tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkey. Tulip is the official symbol of Turkey. In turkish history tulips played an interesting role. The period in Turkish history between 1718-1730 is called the “Tulip Era”, under the reign of sultan Ahmed III. This period is also expressed as an era of peace and enjoyment. Tulips became and important style of life within the arts, folklore and the daily life. Many embroidery and textile clothing handmade by woman, carpets, tiles, miniatures had tulip designs or shapes, large tulip gardens around the Golden Horn were frequented by upscale people, and so on. Also, the first printing house was founded by Ibrahim Müteferrika in Istanbul.

The botanical name for tulips, Tulipa, is derived from the Turkish word “tulbend” or “turban”, which the flower resembles. It’s considered as the King of Bulbs. Tulips were in the Ottoman art beautifully painted tiles.