Topkapı Palace
Located on a corner of the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait, it was the center of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the 19th century. The construction of the main palace began in 1466 and was completed in 1478. This palace is different from the single palace style in Europe and is a palace that combines various different architectural styles.
Dolmabahce Palace, located on the west coast of the Bosphorus Strait in Europe, was built in the mid-19th century and is a palace built during the Ottoman Empire period, incorporating Baroque and Neoclassical styles. The construction project cost 5 million Turkish lira, with a lot of extravagance. 14 tons of gold and 40 tons of silver were used to decorate the palace, and the world's largest crystal chandelier weighs 4.5 tons. Nevertheless, the interior decoration of the palace formed a sharp contrast with the decline of national strength. The palace was the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1889 and from 1909 to 1922, and also the place where the last six sultans of the Ottoman Empire ruled. Built on reclaimed land, Dolmabahce Palace was the last glory of the Ottoman Empire, witnessing the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Now, Dolmabahce Palace has been restored and converted into a museum, and the decorations inside the palace are all genuine, making it a valuable historical and cultural heritage.
Dolmabahce Palace is a summer palace built in the 1860s, located in the Dolmabahce neighborhood of Istanbul, adjacent to the Bosphorus Bridge. The palace was ordered to be built by the Ottoman Empire Sultan Abdulaziz I, to entertain foreign heads of state. European royalty and dignitaries have also resided here.
Dolmabahce Palace is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Istanbul. It is built of white marble and the courtyard has various types of flowers including magnolias and bamboo. The interior of the palace is not only luxurious, but also filled with beautiful handicrafts and decorations.
European royalty and dignitaries have also resided at Dolmabahce Palace, and French Empress Eugenie visited the dressing room on her way to the Suez Canal. Dolmabahce Palace has also become one of the most beautiful corners of the Bosphorus Strait because of its dreamy white palace and courtyard.
Yıldız Palace, which combines buildings and mosques, was built in the late 19th century. The most magnificent and elegant building is the "Şale", where the Sultans lived and entertained. Flowers and trees from all over the world compete in the spacious courtyard, and its scenery is known as the most outstanding corner of the Bosphorus Strait.
