 Being one of the most
touristic sites of Istanbul, Dolmabahce
Palace was built during the reign of
Sultan Abdulmecit in the 19th century. Dolmabahce Palace lies
on the European coast of the Bosphorus.
Dolmabahce Palace was constructed between 1843 and 1856, with a mixture
of different European
influences. It was built over three floors, and planned symmetrically
with 285 rooms and 43 halls. Dolmabahce Palace has a 600 metres long pier along the
shore of Bosphorus
with 2 huge monumental gates.
The Dolmabahce Palace is surrounded by
well-maintained and perfect gardens, with a 56-columned greeting
hall, illuminated with 800 lights from a 4 tons of crystal chandelier.
The entrance hall was used for meetings and greetings of Sultans.
Opposite
the ceremonial hall was the harem section of the palace. The interior decoration, furniture,
silk carpets and curtains all remain intact with little or no defect.Find an Hotel in
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 The palace has a level of luxury, which was not presented in most other
palaces, with walls and ceilings decorated with pure gold. Very high quality silk
and wool carpets, southeast Asian hand made artifacts, and crystal
candlesticks decorate the rooms. The men’s hamam (public bath) is
decorated
with alabaster marble, and the harem also contains the Sultan’s bedrooms
and the women and division of the servants. One of the most important highlights is the
throne room, which stands has an amazing 36 metres high ceiling, almost twice
the height of the rest of the rooms.
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Being one of the most
touristic sites of Istanbul, Dolmabahce
Palace was built during the reign of
Sultan Abdulmecit in the 19th century. Dolmabahce Palace lies
on the European coast of the Bosphorus.
Dolmabahce Palace was constructed between 1843 and 1856, with a mixture
of different European
influences. It was built over three floors, and planned symmetrically
with 285 rooms and 43 halls. Dolmabahce Palace has a 600 metres long pier along the
shore of Bosphorus
with 2 huge monumental gates.
