The building, which was built in 1831, was used as the Russian Embassy until 1880 and then as a Russian prison until 1914. It later became the property of the Narmanlı family and its name began to be known as Narmanlı Yurdu. Many writers and artists, especially Aliye Berger, Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar and Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, lived and completed their works in the building, which was used as a studio and residence in the following years. Narmanlı Han, one of the symbolic buildings of Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu, now houses an illusion museum, restaurants, cafes and shops.