Pera Palace Hotel, Art Nouveau hotel in Beyoğlu, Turkey.
Pera Palace Hotel is an Art Nouveau building in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, with six floors and ornate decorations across its facades and interiors. Marble staircases connect the levels, while glass domes bring natural light into the corridors and public areas.
The property opened in 1892 as the final stop for travelers on the Orient Express, providing European comfort in Istanbul. During the early 20th century, it hosted diplomats, writers, and artists traveling between Europe and the Middle East.
Room 101 preserves personal belongings of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of Turkey, accessible as a museum within the property. The name Pera comes from the historical district where Europeans and Levantines lived and traded for centuries.
The building sits in the upper part of Beyoğlu, near Tunel Square, and is within walking distance from İstiklal Street. Public areas are generally accessible to visitors even when not staying overnight.
The first electric lift in Istanbul was installed here in 1895 and remains operational, with a cast iron frame and wooden cabin. Agatha Christie wrote part of her novel Murder on the Orient Express while staying in one of the rooms.
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