In Istanbul, restoration and reconstruction efforts for the Hariciye Nezareti (Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ottoman Turkish) and Şura-ı Devlet (Council of State in Ottoman Turkish) buildings, which began in 2022 and 2020 respectively, have reached 50% completion. These historical buildings are expected to be completed with their new appearances by 2025. The Istanbul Governor's office houses three inscriptions by Ottoman calligrapher Yeserizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi, located in different areas and noted for their splendor.
Researcher Oktay Türkoğlu provided insights into the inscriptions: “The first one of the inscriptions is directly opposite Gülhane Park, above a distinctive wavy cornice. This door is currently under restoration. The governor's office had been affected by fires and rebuilt, losing its original characteristics.
A notable detail on the inscription above the wavy cornice states, ‘It was built as masonry to never burn again,’ indicating that the previous structure was wooden and burned down. Sultan Abdülmecid commissioned the masonry building, but it still suffered from fires. The inscriptions without Yeserizade’s signature are found on facades facing Ankara Caddesi and Nallı Mescid.
These inscriptions describe how Sultan Abdülmecid made the building more beautiful, durable, and larger than before." "Yeserizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi was one of the most famous Ottoman calligraphers. Ziver Paşa, a renowned poet, noted that Sultan Abdülmec.