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Dolmabahce Palace

Istanbul 34357, Turkey
+90 212 236 9000
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This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
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  • Very good22%
  • Average8%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible1%
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Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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Istanbul 34357, Turkey
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Very beautiful place ! One of the most beautiful visits of my life. A true jewel in istanbul ! A true Art

Thank fantastic-1jj
Reviewed 3 days ago

A must go while in Istanbul. This for sure is one of the most impressive palaces in the world and really well taken care of.

Thank brazilsolotravler
Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

In Istambul you must go there because! You can see a little bit of the luxury life of the sultans and their families. Be there as ealrier as you can to avoid queues.

Thank cminuzzi
Reviewed 5 days ago

We visited the palace on a Saturday afternoon and it was very crowded. I would recommend going in the morning on a weekday, but check the website before you go because it isn't open every day. The museum does not allow you to walk through...More

Thank Hailee H
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

It is a nice palace, must visit place of Istanbul, it has its royal touch, I recommend to visit it without any hesitation

Thank Swetal M
Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

The palace is magnificent inside out. Its garden is very beautiful. Even the palace's location is excellent (on sea). It has a free fast internet connection!

Thank Nour H
Reviewed 6 days ago

This is opulence at its best. How the other half lived! Hint: No pictures inside of the palace. This wasn't clear before we went in. Kind of disappointing, as I would have loved to taken some pictures of the opulence. The chandeliers are magnificent as...More

Thank Sandy D
Reviewed 1 week ago

Being in Istanbul from June 30th to July 5th, Dolmabahce Palace was a well-known place to see in Istanbul, so we took taxi there. There is a nice garden at the entrance near the harbor. We made decision to enter , but the ticket price...More

Thank Majid_Darehsairi
Reviewed 1 week ago

A beautiful palace with elegant gates.Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus. It offers a nice view of the strait . The surrounding gardens are inviting and the watch museum is a must see.

Thank dolly1088
Reviewed 1 week ago

Dolmabahce palace is situated on the banks of the Bosphorus, with a wonderful view to the strait. The palace itself has many attractions apart from visiting it's quarters, you should not miss the gardens and the watch museum. The pieces crafted by turkish watchmakers are...More

Thank Irina G
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Abdullahkhan98
26 November 2016|
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Response from fikretoguz | Reviewed this property |
yes build by the ottoman empire just before republic of turkey. start 1843 finish 1855
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Abdullahkhan98
23 November 2016|
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Response from Mohamad-Hamieh | Reviewed this property |
It is in Istanbul, 15 min from taksim .
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SwatiBSomvanshi
5 July 2016|
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Response from ShadabNaqvi | Reviewed this property |
I believe charges are 40 lira per person. Photography allowed outside palace but inside. This palace is much than topkapi from inside , I mean rooms etc+ art gallery. However topkapi is very vast , beautiful gardens and... More
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