Dolmabahce Palace

 

Located on the Europe side of the Bosphorus, the incredible Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is one of the most beautiful structures in the city and one of the most exquisite palaces in the world. Istanbul boasts a number of lovely palaces, most of which are today museums like Dolmabahce Palace and Yildiz Palace.
This palace in Istanbul was built from 1843 to 1856 and was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid I who moved his court and administrative offices from Topkapi place, which was the previous royal residence. The Topkapi Palace was built during the fifteenth century and was a true Asia Ottoman palace, actually a complex of buildings. But it lacked the modern stylishness and luxuries of the day. Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul was the first truly European palace in the city, with a sumptuous blend of rococo, baroque, and neo-classic architectural features.