Ayça Canbir

Bosnian Salih Efendi builds a mansion by the Seyhan River. Legacy begins.

Catastrophic flood sweeps Adana; the mansion's sturdy walls stand tall.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Celal Bayar grace the mansion. History is written.

Salih Efendi, "father of the poor," passes. City mourns; legend lives on.

Mansion's owners partner with Sabancı Family. "Bossa" born. City prospers.

Halil Avcı acquires the mansion. Restoration breathes life into history.

Esteemed "Special Class" certification achieved. Excellence recognized.

President Abdullah Gül's visit. A certificate of appreciation. Commitment honored.

Global pandemic halts operations. Silence descends; history waits.

Onur Ergezer takes the helm. Visionary restoration. Adana's sole S-Class historic hotel reopens.

Now - A private sanctuary. High wooden ceilings, thick walls, and rare antiques. Big tables, big plates; food shared with a crowd. Cigars, wines, signature cocktails. Art, elegance, tradition, and modernity. A legacy not just preserved but lived.