Can you help me identify this historical building?

Hello,
I came across this photo of an unusual building and I believe the caption is not correct.

(a) It does not look like a country house and (b) it does not appear to have been located in the Smyrna suburbs.

The shadows indicate the camera is looking East (or possibly North if the photo was taken in the morning).

Does anyone recognise this building?

One of my friends said it may not be even in Turkey.

The building may not exist now but I would be surprised if records of such an extravagantly styled building do not exist.

Can anyone help?