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Dolmabahçe Palace

The 19th-century imperial palace where the Ottoman Empire was run from for decades, right on the Bosphorus. It's a massive, ornate building that shows the empire's shift toward European styles.

TL 1300·180m
Beşiktaş·Modest
Dolmabahçe Palace
museum

Topkapı Palace

The former administrative heart and royal residence of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. It's a sprawling complex of courtyards, pavilions, and collections that feels like a city within the city.

TL 1500·180m
Fatih·Modest
Topkapı Palace
museum

Ihlamur Pavilion (Kasır)

A 19th-century imperial summer pavilion built for Sultan Abdülmecid I, designed by the Armenian architect Nigoğayos Balyan. It's a quiet escape with ornate rooms and a large garden.

TL 90·60m
Beşiktaş·Modest
Ihlamur Pavilion (Kasır)
museum
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