Tiralizade Hasan Bey Mansion in Piraziz, Giresun is an ornately decorated 1906-1908 stone residence featuring Baroque architecture and a fluted-column balcony, currently private family property with limited public access.
This mansion stands in Eren Neighborhood of Piraziz, within a large garden surrounded by a stone wall. It was built by Tiralizade Hasan Bey between 1906-1908, constructed of cut stone, with two floors above a basement. Its facade is considered one of the most ornate residential examples remaining in Giresun today: access to the entrance is via a two-armed, C-shaped Baroque-style staircase, and above the door is a balcony supported by fluted columns. The door leaves are made of iron, with Baroque motifs carved into their panels.
Inside, there are private belongings of Naim Tirali and a rich library; Rococo style predominates in the furniture. It is stated that journalist-writer Naim Tirali also comes from this family. The mansion was registered in 1990 by the Trabzon Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, but it is not operated as a museum: it is still used as a residence by members of the Tiralizade family. This makes visiting conditions a bit different. It may not always be possible to enter, and examining the facade architecture from the outside is what most visitors do.
This structure played a functional central role in the formation of the town of Piraziz, along with the pier and the mosque. Examples of such intense Baroque-Rococo ornamentation in Black Sea civil architecture are rare. For this reason, it is a special stop for architecture enthusiasts.
Guide's Note
About the Mansion
Tiralizade Hasan Bey Mansion is located in Eren Neighborhood, Piraziz district of Giresun. It was built by Tiralizade Hasan Bey between 1906-1908, a two-story structure above a basement, constructed of cut stone using masonry techniques. It was registered by the Trabzon Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage with decision number 857 on 11.10.1990.
When to Visit
Since there are no fixed visiting hours, you can see the facade at any time of day. The Baroque ornaments and balcony details are clearer in the hours before noon when the light falls best. In summer, the greenery in the garden creates a beautiful contrast with the mansion's stone facade.
How to Get There
It is approximately 25-30 km from Giresun city center to Piraziz by road. You can easily reach it by using the D010 highway with your own vehicle. Those who prefer public transport can take minibuses from Giresun bus station to Piraziz and then take a short walk or taxi from the district center to Eren Neighborhood.
What's in Piraziz
The mansion is in an area that played a central role in the formation of the town, along with the pier and the mosque. Piraziz coast and other historical Black Sea mansions in the vicinity can also be included in the same itinerary. Since the district center is small, it is possible to explore on foot.
Things to Consider Before Visiting
The mansion is not a museum, but a house still inhabited by members of the Tiralizade family. Therefore, entry is not guaranteed; most visitors examine the facade and garden wall from the outside. As it is private property, it is important not to enter the garden without permission and to respect the family's privacy.
Photo Spots
The most striking shot is the angle that shows the C-shaped Baroque ornaments of the entrance staircase together with the fluted-columned balcony above it. Wide-angle shots taken from outside the stone wall also effectively reflect the mansion's location within the garden.
Route Suggestion
After visiting the historical structures and the castle in Giresun city center, going to Piraziz to see the Tiralizade Mansion turns the day into an architecturally themed Black Sea tour. It is also possible to stop at cafes along the coastal strip on the way back.
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