However, an impressive skyscrapers’ skyline is not the only feature of Maslak. Dating a few centuries back, the neighbourhood is home to prominent historical treasures hidden in the green forest of the area. The Maslak Pavilions complex, once a home to one of the latest sultans of the Ottonam Empire, Abdul Hamid II, consists of the Mabeyn-i-Humayin (Imperial Court), the Kasr-i-Humayun (Women Quarters), the Paşalar Dairesi, the Çadır Köşk, and the Lemonlok (Lemon Mention). The greenhouse located in the Lemonlok has collection of rare plants that were brough here from the different parts of the world. Some of the pavilions host restaurants on its premises and ready to provide you with a wonderful dining experience. Another place that is worth mentioning is the Elgiz Museum, a first private contemporary art museum in Turkey. The venue features the works of local and international artists and has a terrace. The Ural Ataman Classic Car museum of Maslak features cars made between 1926 and 1975 years. You can definitely find a plenty of interesting places to visit in Maslak, including even horse riding classes in the local Istanbul Equestrian Club! The first and only gastronomy museum of Turkey is located on the territory of the Mutfak Sanatları Akademisi (The Culinary Arts Academy). Its collection boasts about 2000 pieces beginning from the period of the Ottoman Empire till the middle of the twentieth century.