A Grand Symbol of Ottoman Legacy

Located on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, Dolmabahce Palace Istanbul paints a vivid picture of the Ottoman Empire's glory days. The construction of the palace was the idea of Sultan Abdülmecid I, who was fuelled by an ambition to encapsulate the contemporary essence of his era. In doing so, he also wanted a monumental shift from the old-world allure of Topkapı Palace. Under the masterful hands of architects Garabet Balyan and Nigoğayos Balyan, his dream palace emerged, gracefully intertwining Ottoman Baroque and Neoclassical inspirations.

Sitting grandly by the water's edge, the palace has seen seasons change, witnessed historic decisions, and harboured countless secrets within its walls. The gentle whisper of the Bosporus waves would have narrated tales of the six Sultans who called this place home until 1924. Later on, the palace's corridors resonated with the footsteps of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the visionary founder of modern Turkey. Upon entering Dolmabahçe Palace Istanbul, you're greeted with a symphony of culture.