Oluksuyu Fountain, located in Ordu's Kirazlimanı Neighborhood, is a simple example of Ottoman-era fountain architecture, built in 1842 with a cut stone arch and Arabic inscription; admission is free.
Oluksuyu Fountain (also known as Soğuksu Fountain) is located on Oluksuyu Street in the Kirazlimanı Neighborhood of central Ordu. According to its inscription, it was built in the Hijri year 1258, corresponding to 1842 AD. It is a structure built of regular cut stone, with a stone arch on its front facade. Inside the arch, there is an inscription at the top and a tap at the bottom; four lines of Arabic script, enclosed within a rectangular embossed frame, extend along the arch.
This is a small stop that, while overshadowed by Ordu's larger monuments, leaves a concrete trace of the city's water structures history. It can be seen with a short detour from the coastal road while strolling around the Kirazlimanı area. The fountain itself is not a major point of interest. It's a few-minute stop that can easily be added to your route when climbing Boztepe or walking along the central coast.
There is a point not to be confused: There is another fountain in Ordu with a similar name but different, the Oluklu Fountain in Harami Village, Kabadüz district. That fountain was built in 1845/46 by Felekzâde Süleyman Seyyar Ağa, has three separate dates inscribed using abjad notation, is a registered cultural asset, and is 21 km away from the center. The two structures are often confused online due to the similarity in their names. Confirm whether the place you are going to is the Oluksuyu Fountain in the center or the Oluklu Fountain in Kabadüz via the address.
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Guide's Note
About Oluksuyu Fountain
The fountain is located on Oluksuyu Street in the Kirazlimanı Neighborhood of central Ordu. According to its inscription, it was built in 1842. With its fine cut stone workmanship and stone-arched front facade, it reflects the simple but meticulous fountain architecture of its period. Inside the arch, there is an inscription at the top and a tap at the bottom. The four lines of Arabic script, enclosed within a rectangular embossed frame, are the most striking detail of the arch.
How to Get There
The fountain is located on Oluksuyu Street in the Kirazlimanı Neighborhood, Ordu city center. Due to its proximity to the center, it can be reached by public transport within the city or on foot. If you are traveling on the coastal road or on the route up to Boztepe, you can include it in your itinerary.
Point Not to Be Confused
On the internet, the names 'Oluksuyu Fountain' and 'Oluklu Fountain' are often confused. This fountain in central Ordu is in Kirazlimanı Neighborhood, dates back to 1842, and has Arabic inscriptions. The Oluklu Fountain in Harami Village, Kabadüz district, is a different structure: it was built in 1845/46 by Felekzâde Süleyman Seyyar Ağa, has three separate dates inscribed using the abjad method in its inscription, was registered in 2003, and is 21 km away from the center. Clarify which one you intend to visit by checking the address.
For Photography
The inscription and tap arrangement inside the arch offer a suitable frame for close-up shots to show the texture of the cut stone. The texture of the stone is more visible in the morning light.
Other Stops Nearby
The Kirazlimanı Neighborhood is one of the central sections of Ordu's coast. Since you are on the road leading to Boztepe, you can add the fountain as a short stop at the beginning or end of your cable car or Boztepe trip.
How Much Time to Allocate
The fountain itself is a 10-15 minute stop. You can combine it with other historical and natural sites in Ordu, such as Boztepe, the coast, and Paşaoğlu Mansion, to plan a half-day city tour.
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