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Being one of the largest palace in Turkey, you should at least plan 3 to 4 hours to visit Dolmabahçe Palace. If you want to see all parts of the palace, you should expect 4 - 5hours.  >> For more additional information

Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecit I ordered that the Dolmabahçe Palace be built, and it was finished in 1856.  >> For more additional information

Dolmabahçe Palace is situated on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Besiktas district. The easiest way to get there is to take tram T1 from Sultanahmet and get off at Kabataş station, which is 7 stops away. It only takes 4 minutes from here. From Taksim, the best way to get there is to walk for 10 minutes to the "Fındıklı Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi" tram stop and take line T1. Take the third train to the Kabataş station. It only takes 4 minutes from here.  >> For more additional information

It is clear that the Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the most important landmarks in Istanbul and that everyone should see it. The historical palace is now a museum with over 50,000 items displayed in hundreds of rooms that give visitors a sense of the Ottoman era's grandeur. Inside, people can look at the large collection of ancient European artefacts, fancy furniture, lovely paintings, and hand-knotted silk carpets. Everywhere in the palace you can see gold leaves, marble stairs, and decorations made of glass and crystal. The huge complex has a Harem, two museums (the Clock Museum and the Paintings Museum), a mosque, beautiful gardens, and a clock tower. >> For more additional information

Dolmabahçe Palace is famous for how luxurious it is and how beautiful its architecture is. It appears to be the work of a single person because it combines European Baroque and Ottoman styles. During the last few years of the Ottoman Empire, it was the administrative centre. The building's interior is very fancy, with crystal chandeliers, grand rooms, and intricate details that show how luxurious life was back then.

Visitors to Dolmabahçe Palace must have a ticket. It's best for visitors to buy their tickets online ahead of time so that everything goes smoothly. This makes it easy to get into the attraction without any extra hassle. >> Purchese your ticket here

The T1 tram will take you to Kabatas, where you can either walk for 10 mins. or take a bus to get to Dolmabahçe Palace. It's also possible to take a taxi or a private tour. >> For more information

No, you are not allowed to take photos inside Dolmabahçe Palace. However, you can take photos of gardens and exteriors.

In the years between 1856 and 1922, the Ottoman Sultans lived in Dolmabahçe Palace. From time to time, it was also the presidential palace of the Turkish Republic. Atatürk lived and died there. >> For more information

You can either buy a ticket at the door to Dolmabahçe Palace or make a reservation for a tour. There are guided tours of the palace that are available in English and other languages. These tours go into more detail about the palace. >> For visitor information

Yes, there is an audio guide that people can use when they visit Dolmabahçe Palace. The audio guide is available in English and several other languages, and it tells you a lot about the palace's history and importance. Audio guides are included in the ticket price for the main building (selamlık). They are available at the entrance upon request.