Topkapi Palace
Located at a corner of the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait, it was the center of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the 19th century. The main construction of the palace began in 1466 and was completed in 1478. Unlike the single palace style of Europe, this palace is a collection of various architectural styles.
Built in the mid-19th century, it is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait, stretching 600 meters long. The spacious hall has 56 columns and features a gigantic crystal chandelier with 750 bulbs weighing 4.5 tons, which leaves visitors in awe. The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk, passed away in this palace on November 10, 1938.
Built in the 19th century, located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus Strait. The palace gardens are filled with magnolia flowers, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. In the past, it served as a summer residence for the Sultan and a guesthouse for foreign dignitaries. French Empress Eugénie once visited here.
The Yıldız Palace, which integrates pavilions and mosques, was built in the late 19th century. The most magnificent and elegant building is the 'Şale', which served as a place for the sultans to live and entertain. Flowers and trees from all over the world compete in beauty in the spacious courtyard, and its scenery is considered one of the most outstanding corners of the Bosphorus.
