Dolmabahçe Palace, Ottoman palace in Beşiktaş, Turkey
The Dolmabahçe Palace extends over 45,000 square meters along the European shore of the Bosporus, containing 285 rooms and 46 halls.
Sultan Abdülmecid I commissioned the palace's construction between 1843 and 1856 to replace Topkapı Palace as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.
The palace design combines Ottoman architecture with European styles, incorporating Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical elements throughout its structure and decorations.
Visitors can explore the palace through guided tours, which include access to the Selamlık administrative section and the private Harem quarters.
The Ceremonial Hall features a 4.5-ton crystal chandelier with 750 lamps, marking the center point of this grand reception space.
Location: Beşiktaş
Inception: 1823
Architects: Garabet Amira Balyan, Nigoğayos Balyan
Official opening: 1856
Architectural style: Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical architecture, Ottoman architecture
Website: https://millisaraylar.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.03944,29.00167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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