ISTANBUL, Turkey / Türkiye — A statue of a lion in the gardens at Dolmabahçe Palace. Dolmabahçe Palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922. Built and decorated in the Ottoman Baroque style, it stretches along a section of the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait in central Istanbul.
Dolmabahçe Palace is a striking 19th-century Ottoman palace located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait. The palace, designed by architects Garabet Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan, is a masterpiece of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles. It served as the main administrative center and imperial residence of the Ottoman Empire during its final years, symbolizing the grandeur and opulence of the period. The palace boasts an impressive 285 rooms and 43 halls, all adorned with lavish decorations, artwork, and furniture. Among the most famous features are the Crystal Staircase, an elegant double staircase with Baccarat crystal balustrades, and the Ceremonial Hall, which houses a massive Baccarat chandelier weighing tons. The palace also contains a collection of European and Turkish art, including valuable paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects.
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Location: Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Turkey
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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