Embassy of Turkey, London

The Embassy of Turkey in London is the diplomatic mission of Turkey in the United Kingdom.[1] There was an embassy of the Ottoman Empire in London dating from 1793; this was suspended in 1914 following the outbreak of the First World War and replaced by the embassy of the new Republic of Turkey in 1924.[2] From 1901-1954 the embassy was located at 69 Portland Place before moving to its current location; however this building was kept and is currently used as the Ambassador's Residence.[3]

Embassy of Turkey in London
LocationBelgravia
AddressBelgrave Square
London, SW1
Coordinates51°29′59.5″N 0°9′8.7″W
AmbassadorOsman Koray Ertaş

The embassy is housed in one of a group of Grade I listed buildings at 38—48 Belgrave Square.[4]

Turkey also maintains a Consulate at Rutland Lodge, Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge.[5]

  • Plaque above the entrance
    Plaque above the entrance
  • Plaque outside the embassy in English and Turkish
    Plaque outside the embassy in English and Turkish
  • The embassy
    The embassy
  • The Ambassador's Residence on Portland Place
    The Ambassador's Residence on Portland Place

References
  1. "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
  2. "Turkish Embassy in London". 7 December 2013.
  3. "Turkish Embassy in London". 7 December 2013.
  4. Historic England, "38—48 Belgrave Square (1292022)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 14 July 2016
  5. "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
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