An Important Space in the Traditional Turkish Life Culture: “Başoda” in Ottoman Period Nicosia Houses

The traditional Turkish House was formed with the life culture, beginning tent in Central Asia; took its final form 19th century and became typical housing character Anatolia other geographies under sovereignty of Ottomans. planning scheme House, an authentic characteristic, is designed storeys their use, plain front, oriel window, slanted roof wide wooden eaves, hall, multi-functional rooms, yard. Besides all these features, largest most important room house, forming Başoda (Mainroom) by assessing value given to guests living culture. Başoda, situated advantageous position house regarding illumination, ventilation, scenery, also has quality interior elements flooring, walls ceiling, material, form, ornamentation, it a way reflects philosophy. Having place rich cultural heritage Ottoman Period Cyprus (1571-1878), Houses are as geographies, Başodas meticulously for guests, thus characteristic. Findings this study, importance Traditional shaped can be observed houses Cyprus.