The Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most beautiful and famous palaces in Turkey. It is located on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. The palace was built between 1843 and 1856 by architect Karabet Balyan for Sultan Abdulmecid I. It served as the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1856 to 1922. When in Istanbul don’t miss out on catching the largest palace in Turkey. Book your Dolmabahce Palace Tickets and experience the true traditional Ottoman architecture!
Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul. It was built as a royal residence for the Ottoman sultans. The design of the Dolmabahce Palace is an eclectic mix of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles blended with traditional Ottoman architecture. The palace contains 285 rooms, 43 bathrooms, and 68 toilets, as well as six Hamams (Turkish baths), a library, and a mosque. Located on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, it is one of the largest palaces in Europe and served as the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 150 years.
The palace includes three main divisions: Selamlik or Mabeyn-i Humayun (Administrative quarters), Muayede Salonu (Ceremonial Hall), and Harem-i Humayun (Imperial Harem).
The construction of the Dolmabahce Palace was an impressive undertaking – it cost the equivalent of 5 million Ottoman gold lira which means about thirty-five tonnes of gold.
The Dolmabahce Palace is the last, biggest, and most costly royal residence of the sultans and the imperial family of the Ottoman Empire. It’s worth exploring if you have the chance.
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By Tram: Take the tram (T1 line) to Kabatas station, the line's end. From Kabatas tram station, you will see a gas station. Cross the road and continue in that direction for 5 minutes.
By Funicular: Use the F1 Funicular line from Taksim Square to Kabatas. Then from Kabatas tram station, you will see a gas station on the other side of the road. Cross the road, and continue in that direction for 5 minutes to get to the Dolmabahce Palace.
The Dolmabahce Palace is open to visitors all week from 09:00 PM to 04:00 AM except Mondays.
Yes, you can go inside the Dolmabahce Palace with the Dolmabahce Palace tickets which include a 1-hour tour of the museum.
Dolmabahce Palace, located on the European coast of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, served as the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1856 to 1924. The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I and built by the Garabet Balyan over fifteen years starting in 1843.
The Dolmabahce Palace tickets include a one-hour tour of the Dolmabahce Palace. But, an intensive tour of all the four parts of the Palace will take at least 2-3 hours.
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