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The Timeless Faces of Istanbul:

Palaces

Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Yıldız Palace
It was built between 1460-1478. It was built between 1453-1478 It was built by Mihrişah Sultan, the mother of Sultan Selim III.
by the order of Fatih Sultan Mehmet after the conquest of Istan- The Great Mabeyn Pavilion, Malta Pavilion and Çadır Pavilion
bul. It was converted into a museum on April 3, 1924. It is one located inside the palace are also among the magnificent mansions
of the richest museums. The palace is spread over an area of worth seeing. Located in Beşiktaş, Yıldız Palace dominates the
700,000 m2 and is surrounded by the Sea of Marmara, the Bos- Bosphorus. It is one of the places that is definitely worth visiting
phorus and the Golden Horn. The Topkapi Palace has three main when you come to Istanbul.
gates and four courtyards, namely the Imperial Gate (Bab-ı Hu-
mayun), the Greeting Gate (Babüsselam) and the Happiness Gate Istanbul - Çırağan Palace
(Babüssaade). It is one of the largest architectural monuments in It is located between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, overlooking the Bos-
the world. phorus. Çırağan Palace was known for the beauty of the vineyards
and gardens where it was located at the time. It was built by the
Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace grand vizier of the Tulip Era, Damat İbrahim Pasha and Fatima
It was built by Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861). The construc- Sultan. It is a palace that fascinates those who see it in its splen-
tion of Dolmabahçe Palace was started on June 13, 1843. It was dor when you come to Istanbul.
opened for use on 7 June 1856. It was established on an area of
110,000 square meters. It is a palace that was the residence of Istanbul - Beylerbeyi Palace
Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey and the last six sul- It was built between 1863-1865. It was used as a summer resi-
tans of the Ottoman Empire. It consists of three parts: Mabeyn-i dence of sultans during the Ottoman period. It is one of the Private
Humayun (Greeting), Muayede Hall (Ceremonial Hall), Harem-i Gardens of the Sultans during the Ottoman period. It is one of the
Humayun. It is located in the most beautiful part of the Bosphorus most magnificent palaces with its architectural structure.
of Istanbul and fascinates those who see it in its glory.

Dolmabahce Palace