The Palace can be visited
ResidenceIstanbul
Dolmabahçe Palace
The Dolmabahçe Palace, a magnificent residence on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, is an outstanding example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture that incorporates European stylistic elements. It once served as the main residence of the sultans and is now a significant tourist attraction.
History+
Until the mid-19th century, the Topkapı Palace was the residence of the Ottoman sultans. Given the increasing influence of European culture and standards, Sultan Abdülmecid I commissioned the Armenian architects Karabet and Nikoğos Balyan to build a new palace. Between 1843 and 1856, the Dolmabahçe Palace was constructed, serving thereafter as the main residence. The enormous construction costs significantly burdened state finances. After the end of the Ottoman Empire, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk used the palace as a government seat and later as his Istanbul residence, where he passed away in 1938.
Location+
The Dolmabahçe Palace is located in Istanbul, in the Marmara region, Turkey, directly on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It stands at an elevation of approximately 8 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, the Dolmabahçe Palace is open to visitors and can be toured. It continues to be used for representative state occasions.
Nearby+
- Çırağan Palace (residence), approx. 1.4 km away
- Beylerbeyi Palace (residence), approx. 3.3 km away
- Topkapı Palace (residence), approx. 3.3 km away
- Hagia Sophia (sacred building), approx. 3.9 km away
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Daniel Pelletier
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