An Ottoman-era palace will serve as a presidential office and museum for President Abdullah Gül once restoration is complete, Hurriyet Daily News reported citing daily Vatan.

The top floors of the Mabeyn Mansion, which is within the compounds of Yıldız Palace, will be used as an office and welcoming room for Gül's guests. The ground floor will become a museum for visitors.

A detailed restoration process is currently underway in the palace to repair the garden decorations, walls, roof and interior decorations. The project is expected to last until October 2013.