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Dolmabahçe Palace — Istanbul
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Türkiye

Dolmabahçe Palace — Istanbul

Dolmabahçe Palace stands on the European shore of the Bosphorus. Ornate façades, ceremonial halls, crystal chandeliers and gardens reveal another aspect of Ottoman palace life. The waterfront complex appeals to visitors interested in architecture and history and offers attractive views towards the strait.

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The name means filled garden, recalling a former bay transformed into an imperial garden. The palace combines a traditional Ottoman layout with Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical decoration in a new architectural interpretation.

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