Dolmabahçe Palace

Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul is a nineteenth-century Ottoman imperial residence on the Bosphorus, combining European-influenced design with Ottoman court requirements. Dolmabahçe Palace contains ceremonial halls, administrative areas, and residential quarters within a long waterfront composition. Ornate interiors, formal entrances, gardens, and the relationship with the shoreline reveal a different model of palace planning from earlier Ottoman residences.