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Dolmabahçe Palace by Night

Istanbul Trails — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:17 +0000

The Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçce Sarayı) by night and taken while enjoying a Scenic Bosphorus Tour. Dolmabahçe Palace is the biggest mono-block palace in Turkey.

Biggest Chandelier

Istanbul Trails — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:03:30 +0000

According to the guide that led me through the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, this chandelier located in the muyade hall is still the biggest in the world. And even if it’s no longer the case, this 4,5 tons chandelier with 664 bulbs remains impressive.

Crystal Staircase in Dolmabahçe Palace

Istanbul Trails — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:25:27 +0000

The Selamlık Tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace almost immediately opens big with this Baccarat crystal staircase which takes you to the first floor of the palace.

Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul

Istanbul Trails — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 07:46:36 +0000

As you can understand from this picture of the Dolmabahçe Palace, taken from the Bosphorus, it’s by far Turkey’s largest mono-block palace with no less than 285 rooms!