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Dolmabahçe Palace

Name: Dolmabahçe Palace
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Tour Dolmabahce Palace, the opulent Bosphorus residence of the late Ottoman sultans. Walk through the ceremonial halls and Harem, admiring the carpets, calligraphy and chandeliers over about two hours.

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Full description

Dolmabahce Palace is a domed sultan's palace on the European shore of the Bosphorus, today a museum holding collections of art, calligraphy and carpets. Visitors tour both the Selamlik, the ceremonial section, and the Harem, and reviewers describe a level of luxury and ornament unlike other sights in the city.

Tickets are priced above many local attractions, though visitors generally call them worthwhile. A visit takes around two hours, booking is recommended, and the palace is closed on Mondays.

Arriving at opening time helps avoid the crowds.

Tickets are priced above many local attractions, though visitors generally call them worthwhile. A visit takes around two hours, booking is recommended, and the palace is closed on Mondays.

Arriving at opening time helps avoid the crowds.

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Address

Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Arrive at 9:00 when it opens to beat the crowds
book ahead
remember the palace is closed on Mondays and plan roughly two hours for both sections.

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Reviews

What an extraordinary place to visit. I have never seen such a marvel of beauty, art, luxury and sofastication. Tickets are pricy but its worthy visiting once in a lifetime atleast.

Dr. Sajid Hussain

2/5

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