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Ottoman Sultans used Mabeyn-i Humayun to discuss state affairs. The complex contains more than a single floor. The most notable highlight in the hall is a crystal staircase. Visitors can see luxurious decorations, grand chandeliers, carpets, and a Turkish bath at Mabeyn-i Humayun.
Muayede is known for being the highest hall and the most significant section of the Dolmabahce Palace. Muayede has a 36-meter-high ceiling supported by 56 columns. The notable attraction in Muayede is the striking crystal chandelier with 750 lamps, weighing over 4.5 tonnes.
Medhal Hall is considered to be the main hall of Dolmabahce Palace. Visitors today enter the palace through the Medhal Hall. During the Ottoman time, state ministers and administrators occupied the rooms adjacent to the main hall.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of the Turkish Republic, spent his last days in Dolmabahce Palace. The bedroom of Atatürk is close to the former harem of the palace. The clock in the room shows the time 9:05 AM paying respect to the president, who died on November 10, 1938.
The Red Room is close to the main hall or the Medhal Hall. The room got its name from the prominent red color designs in the room. Visitors can see the monogram of Sultan Abdülmecid on top of a Boulle desk. There is another monogram on the fireplace under the dome-shaped roof.
Blue Hall is in the middle of the harem and has distinctive hues of blue. While exploring the Blue Hall, look for the blue shades in decorations, paintings, and marbles. The Blue Hall was used for ceremonial purposes and for Sultans to meet citizens.
The Pink Hall was used for welcoming noble female visitors. It is known as Valide Sultan Divanhanesi in Ottoman times. Sultanas and other royalty used to meet here and spend time together. It has beautiful paintings, and the entire hall is covered with a special rug called Hereke.
Zulvecheyn Hall was used as a venue for ceremonies. The hall was constructed as an attachment between the interior and exterior of the palace. It was used for preaching functions, marriages, holidays, and other important public events.
Sufera Hall, also known as Ambassador Hall, is an exquisite space in the Dolmabahce Palace. Sultans used to meet important people in this room. The Sufera Hall has gold decorations and a collection of stunning bohemian chandeliers.
Harems are separate quarters built for the leisure of the Royal Family. Harems were a feature of royalty and wealthy families in Middle Eastern traditions. Sultan Abdülmecid built a Dolmabahce Palace harem section to spend time with his children and personal concubines.
The clock tower in Dolmabahce Palace was an addition made in the time of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Armenian architect Sarkis Balyan designed the neo-baroque-style clock tower that has four sides. The clock was imported from France. Today, the original timepiece is replaced by an electric one.
Sultan Abdülmecid’s mother commissioned the Dolmabahce mosque, but the construction of the mosque was completed in 1855. The mosque follows a neo-classical style and has elements of Rococo and Baracoa styles. The palatial decorations of the mosque made it different from the traditional Ottoman Mosque design.
The gardens of Dolmabahce Palace grow exotic flowers. It also includes typical garden structures, including sculptures, fountains, and pools. The garden complex also has pantries, barracks, animal shelters, an aviary, a glass workshop, etc.
Ottoman emperor Abdülmecid II was the force behind the construction of the library in the palace. It is a huge library in Dolmabahce Palace that has books from the Ottoman and the Ataturk era.
Dolmabahce Palace has eight gates. Three gates open to Bosporus, giving a stunning view of the sea. The gate behind the palace is on the edge of Bosporus Bay, between Asia and Europe. Another important gate is Saltanat Kapisi which opens to the central garden.
The Ottomans built Dolmabahce Palace to outclass all the other palaces in the region. As Istanbul is a potpourri of cultures, Dolmabahce borrowed from the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles. But the architects did not settle for a single technique, and instead infused all these elements of European architecture into traditional Ottoman architecture. While visiting Dolmabahce Palace, the architecture remains a key highlight to admire.
Dolmabahce Palace architectureIn the Dolmabahce Palace decorations, over 100 kilograms of gold and crystal were used. For palace decorations, expensive stones such as Proconnesian marble, Egyptian alabaster, also known as onyx-marble), and Porphyry were used. It houses the largest Bohemian crystal chandelier in the world, weighing over 4.5 tonnes with over 750 lamps. The palace also features numerous Hereke palace carpets made by the Hereke Imperial Factory.
Inside Dolmabahce PalaceBest time to visit: Dolmabahce Palace is open year-round. The best time of the day to visit is in the morning during the early opening hours to avoid the rush of the crowd. Avoid visiting during monsoon months, July and August, and in the Winter, from December to February, as the weather is not suitable.
Dolmabahce Palace timingsAddress: Dolmabahce Palace, Vişnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul
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Dolmabahce Palace is the largest palace in Turkey, and it was the administrative center of six Ottoman emperors. It is currently open to the public and can be accessed by visitors by booking tickets.
All visitors need tickets to enter Dolmabahce Palace. Visitors are recommended to book their Dolmabahce Palace tickets online to enjoy hassle-free entry to the attraction.
Dolmabahce Palace is located in the Besiktas district on the European coast of Istanbul. Its address is Vişnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul.
Dolmabahce Palace is an example of a fusion of baroque, rococo, and traditional Turkish architecture. Dolmabahce Palace is known for its historical importance and architectural beauty. It houses the world's largest bohemian crystal chandelier, which is a sight to behold. It is also famous for its beautiful decor, like the details on the floors with real gold.
Dolmabahce Palace is accessible by public transport. You can travel by tram, public bus, or drive to the palace, once you are in the city.
Dolmabahce Palace is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. The palace is closed on Mondays and certain holidays.
Dolmabahce Palace has souvenir shops, restrooms, lost and found service, and two restaurants on its premises.
Yes, visitors in a wheelchair can access Dolmabahce Palace.
No, Dolmabahce Palace rules do not permit photography inside the property.
Yes, Dolmabahce Palace is worth visiting. Dolmabahce Palace is a world-famous tourist destination in Istanbul. It's the largest palace in Turkey, with gold decorations, bohemian chandeliers, paintings, and rugs.