Dolmbahce Palace, A Palace of Opulent Splendor and European Elegance
Dolmbahce Caddesi, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
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Introduction
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. Address Dolmbahce Caddesi, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
Opening hours Closed on Mondays and Thursdays every week, summer hours are 9:00-16:00 and winter hours are 9:00-15:00.
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