An  famous Istanbul writer of Armenian descent gave his houses, located in one of the most attractive tourist areas of Izmir province, to Nesin foundation created by Turkish writer Aziz Nesin.

Sevan Nishanyan said that he had long pondered on the fate of these buildings, while the Izmir administration’s intention to demolish them accelerated his decision, Turkish Hurriyet newspaper reported. “The houses were created to remind people of beauty and freedom. They do not belong to me, they belong to the village, country and people. I think Nesin foundation will succeed in protecting them from destruction,” he said.

Head of the foundation, Ali Nesin stressed any donation provides for assuming responsibility and promised he would not allow to destroy the buildings, while Nishanyan would remain hotel’s manager. 

The place with houses of unique architectural solutions has become a tourism spot. According to Nishanyan, the authorities were trying to destroy him by this decision. The authorities also decided to demolish illegal buildings of other rural residents.

“If they want blood, there will be blood. Bureaucracy can win this time too, but they will not win the battle as they are fighting against the people,” he said.