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Topkapi Palace |
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One of the most astounding and popular places to visit in Istanbul is Topkapi Palace, the symbolic and political centre of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries. It stands on the tip of land where the Golden Horn
Location : Sultanahmet |
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Dolmabahce Palace |
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Built in the reign of Sultan I Abdulmecit during the 19th century, this over-ornate palace lies along the European coast of the Bosphorus.Dolmabahce Palace was constructed between 1843 and 1856 mixing different European artistic influences and built by Abdulmecit's architect, Karabet Balya
Location : Dolmabahce |
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Ciragan Palace |
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The most picturesque spots along the Bosphorus and Golden Horn were reserved for the palaces and mansions for the Sultans, and other important dignitaries, most of which have now gone. The huge palace was constructed by architect Serkis Balyan in 1871,
Location : Ortakoy |
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Beylerbeyi Palace |
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Beylerbeyi, in which the Asian Tower of Bosphorus Bridge was constructed, is a beautiful district allotted for palaces since the Byzantium era. Sultan Abdulaziz built the Palace, to replace the older, wooden palace, between 1861 and 1865
Location : Beylerbeyi |
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Yildiz Palace |
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This vast park consists of mansions, gardens and lakes, the whole area surrounded by high walls, and all set in a superb hillside location. Popular at weekends and holidays with locals, it offers one of the few green areas within the city centre
Location : Ortakoy |
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