Dolmabahce Palace

Sultan Abd al-Majid built the Dolmabahçe Palace, or the so-called Palace of the Sultans, in 1856 AD, opposite the Bosphorus Strait, with an area of 45,000 square meters, which is divided into three parts, which are the imperial harem, government apartments, and the ceremonial hall. This beautiful palace was built mainly as a mooring for the Ottoman fleet. Eventually, however, the imperial garden and various small summer palaces transformed this area into a palace. There are also clear Western influences in the decoration style of the palace, which gives it a distinctive aesthetic touch, as it is full of amazing chandeliers and fountains. It is one of the most important tourist places in historical Turkey, which is characterized by luxurious design and construction, and includes many gardens, 285 rooms and 46 halls, and when entering the Dolmabahçe Palace, you must enjoy a family picnic in the surrounding gardens, which are considered important gardens and see the sculptures and fountains it contains.