The Dolmabahce Palace, Constantinople
The Dolmabahce Palace, Constantinople. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853. Vast throne room in centre, flanked by two lower wings including crystal staircase and alabaster bathroom. Ataturk used the Palace as his residence. Now used to occasionally host official visitors
Picture No
10269654
Media ID
46555810
Size
4637px x 3022px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattibuted gilded postcard. Currently the third oldest known Turkish postcard (18th September 1895)
Date
1895
