Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe Sarayı
Dolmabahçe Palace, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a grand and opulent palace that served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922. Built under the order of Sultan Abdulmejid I, the palace blends various European architectural styles, including Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical, with traditional Ottoman elements. Covering an area of 45,000 square meters, it features 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths (hamams), and 68 toilets. The palace is renowned for its luxurious interiors, including the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier in its Ceremonial Hall. It also holds historical significance as the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, spent his last days and passed away in 1938.
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