Situated on the European shores of the Bosporus, Dolmabahçe Palace exemplifies the opulence of the late Ottoman period. Commissioned by Sultan Abdulmejid I in the mid-19th century, this magnificent structure replaced the historic Topkapı Palace as the empire’s primary royal home. Dolmabahçe is a remarkable fusion of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles combined with traditional […]

On the Asian coast of the Bosphorus, architectural wonder Beylerbeyi Palace is evidence of the magnificence and wealth of the Ottoman Empire. Built between 1861 and 1865 and commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz, the palace was designed as a vacation home as well as a prestigious guesthouse for foreign officials. Its appeal was reinforced by its […]