Yıldız Palace, Palace in Istanbul, Turkey
Yıldız Palace is a vast complex of former imperial Ottoman pavilions and villas in Istanbul, Turkey.
Built in the 19th century, it was used as a residence by the Sultan and his court in the late Ottoman period.
The palace reflects the architectural styles and tastes of the late Ottoman period.
Today, Yıldız Palace is open to the public as a museum and park.
It is the fourth largest palace in Istanbul, covering an area of 500,000 square meters.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1790
Architect: Raimondo Tommaso D'Aronco
Website: muze.gen.tr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap