Dolmabahçe Palace

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Dolmabahçe Palace is the largest palace in Turkey, built between 1843 and 1856 to replace the Topkapı Palace, which was considered to no longer be suitable for the Ottoman royal family. It was home to six Sultans between 1856 and 1924 when ownership transferred to the new Turkish Republic. It was used as a presidential palace by Ataturk, who also died there in 1938 after being treated for cirrhosis of the liver. Visitors can see the room in which he died, complete with all the original furniture, including a clock that was stopped at the moment of his passing.

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Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus | Pixabay

Dolmabahçe Palace: A modern palace from the Ottoman Arä

Gate of Dolmabahçe Palace at night | Pixabay

From the mythical Argonauts to the Ottoman Navy, a number of seafarers are said to have anchored in Dolmabahçe Bay. After the bay was silted up, the site was overbuilt with the palace and garden from 1843 to be on a par with the European palaces of the 19th century, unlike the medieval Topkapi Palace. From 1856, the Ottoman sultan resided here in the Beşiktaş district.

Highlights in the Dolmabahce Palace are, in addition to Atatürk's deathbed, the staircase and chandeliers, as well as a piano made of crystal glass and the gate to the Bosphorus against the backdrop of the sea. In special cases, the Dolmabahçe Palace is still used today for representative purposes such as state receptions.

General information

opening hours

The palace is open from 9 am to 5:30 pm every day except Mondays. Opening times may vary during state or religious holidays.

address

Dolmabahçe Palace
Vişnezade Mahallesi
Dolmabahçe Cd.
34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

how to get there

The palace is a 5-minute walk from Kabatas tram station, which can be reached by taking tram T1 from Sultanahmet. The site doesn’t have its own car park but private car parks are available nearby where you can park for a fee.

website

Official site: https://www.millisaraylar.gov.tr/Lokasyon/3/Dolmabahce-Palace

tickets

Regular admission to Dolmabahçe Palace is priced at TL 200 for domestic visitors and TL 1500 for international guests. A discounted rate of TL 100 is available for general attendees. Local student groups have a discounted admission fee of TL 60. The [Combine Ticket I] granting access to Dolmabahçe Palace, Palace Kiosk and Pavilions of Asian Side + Palace Kiosk and Pavilions of European Side (excluding Topkapi Palace and Küçüksu Pavilion Picnic Area) is priced at TL 400 for domestic visitors and TL 2500 for foreign visitors, with a discounted ticket available for TL 200. The [Combine Ticket II] for entry to Dolmabahçe Palace and the Palace Kiosks and Pavilions of the European Side costs TL 250 for local visitors and TL 2000 for foreigners, with a discount price set at TL 125. For the [Combine Ticket III] providing admission to Palace Kiosk and Pavilions of the Asian Side (excluding Küçüksu Pavilion Picnic Area), domestic visitors pay TL 250 and international guests pay TL 2000, with a discounted price of TL 125. Free entry is provided to domestic-foreign visitors aged 0-6.

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