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Küçüksu Palace, Ottoman palace on Bosphorus Strait, Turkey

The Küçüksu Palace stands with three levels near the water, featuring neo-baroque architecture with ornate balconies and Italian marble fireplaces throughout the structure.

Sultan Abd-ul-Mejid I commissioned the Balyan family to construct this palace in 1857, replacing a previous wooden structure from the reign of Mahmud I.

The interior spaces display the refinement of Ottoman design through Bohemian crystal chandeliers, Hereke carpets, and traditional Turkish room arrangements.

The palace opens to visitors as a museum, presenting original furnishings and decorative elements across multiple floors connected by grand staircases.

The building appeared as an Azerbaijan mansion in the James Bond film 'The World Is Not Enough' and later in the Bollywood production 'Ek Tha Tiger'.

Location: Istanbul

Inception: 1944

Architects: Balyan family

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Operator: Milli Saraylar

Address: Küçüksu Caddesi 34810 İstanbul

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: http://millisaraylar.gov.tr/source.cms4/index.snet?wapp=historyen&did=56284333-3795-4A49-A4FF-1B76E908B0AC

GPS coordinates: 41.07833,29.06472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22

Instagrammable photo locations in Istanbul

This route leads through mosques, palaces and districts of Istanbul. The path includes Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace along with Balat and Karakoy. The Bosphorus with its shores, historic fortresses and hills provide views of the city. The Princes' Islands, Ottoman mansions and modern architecture add to the photographic opportunities.

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