Dolmbahce Palace, Istanbul
Dolmabahce Palace is one of the magnificent examples of Ottoman architecture, combining the styles of Baroque, Rococo and neoclassicism. For a century it was the residence of the sultans and the first president of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Ataturk.
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About the palace
View of Dolmabahce Palace
The palace was built in 1856. The total area of the main building of the palace is 14,595 m², which makes it the largest palace in Turkey. The palace has 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets and 6 Turkish baths. The territories of the gardens and courtyards are 45,000 m².
Fountain in front of the Dolmabahce Palace
A walk through the territory overlooking the Bosphorus through the imperial gardens and the magnificent gates is sure to be one of the most memorable moments of a trip to Istanbul.
4.5 ton Bohemian glass chandelier in Dolmabahce Palace
Museum
It now functions as a museum and is divided into two parts. Both parts are open to the public:
Selamlyk (Selamlık)
The official part, where state affairs were conducted and receptions were held.
Harem
A private area where the rulers and their families lived.
Since 2014, the National Museum of Painting with an extensive collection of paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky has been operating on the territory of the Dolmabahce Palace.
Working hours
Every day except Monday from 09:00 to 18:30. The museum's ticket offices are open until 17:30.
Ticket prices
Selamlyk + Harem + Museum of Painting (valid for a week) - 1050 TL. An audio guide secured by a passport is issued free of charge.
If you have a Museumcard, the entrance to Semalyk is 90 TL, the entrance to the Museum of Painting is free.
Children under 6 years old can take the course for free.
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