Dolmabahce Palace Tourism

Dolmabahçe Palace is an exquisite representation of the late Ottoman architectural grandeur, situated along the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. The palace showcases a blend of various European architectural styles, primarily Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical, integrated with traditional Ottoman architecture. Completed in 1856 during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I, it served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. With an opulent facade stretching over 600 meters on the waterfront, the palace covers an area of 45,000 square meters. Dolmabahçe Palace is replete with luxuries, featuring 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets, and 6 baths. Its sumptuous interior is adorned with crystal chandeliers, including a massive 4.5-ton chandelier in the ceremonial hall, gifted by Queen Victoria. The palace also boasts the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world. Lush gardens and ornate gates fortify the grandeur of the palace. Its historical significance is marked by it being the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, spent his last days and passed away in 1938.